Quantitative Research Methods I

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This course will provide students with the fundamental skills needed to conduct research and analyze data. The class will also cover the computation and use of various descriptive statistics including the definition different types of variables and how to choose the appropriate scale of measurement best suited to that variable. The class will also cover the computation and use of various descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency and measures of variability, both of which are fundamental to data analysis and have broad application to many aspects of research. The concepts that are covered in Descriptive Statistics will serve as the basis for more advanced coursework and data analysis. Some time will be devoted to the presentation of descriptive statistics in written and graphic formats.