Quantitative Research Methods

Catalog description

This is a doctoral level quantitative research methods course. The course focuses on identifying the logic-of-inquiry, epistemological and ontological stances of research studies using quantitative methods. Students will learn about human subjects research, obtain the training required by the IRB, read extensively about quantitative studies published in academic research databases, What Works Clearing House and ProQuest. Students are required to be competent in determining sample size, statistical power, generalizability, validity and reliability upon completion of the course. Students will have hands-on experience with SPSS, understand the rationale and logic behind the statistical results and know how to determine if a study yields significant results.