Evidence, Research and Program Evaluation    3 s.h

Catalog description

Evidence, Research, and Data in Program Evaluation is designed for practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of Program Evaluation and Data Mining methods. Students will explore quantitative research design, sampling strategies, initial research category formation, and data coding methods. The course will also utilize statistical tools, such as regression analysis, to demonstrate how data can be collected to form statistically significant conclusions. Throughout the course, students will examine a variety of case studies from the field of education to provide practical applications for the topics covered. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with applied research methods that can be used when engaging with stakeholders or evaluating programs within their own organization.