Research Design & Analysis

Brooke completed this course in Spring 2015 and earned a B for her final grade.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of:

• Basic statistical concepts such as mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.
• The principles of research methodology as they relate to applied research.

Demonstrate the ability to:

• Define basic research and statistical terms.
• Recognize and correct use of various research designs.
• Use the library and other source to locate relevant information.
• Construct appropriate research methodology as they relate to applied research.
• Read and evaluate research in professional journals.

Assignments

Problem Sheets

Purpose: Utilization of the knowledge of the terms and practices within research methodology in a hypothetical context.

Guidelines: Answer a set of questions provided as a worksheet by identifying and applying key terms.

Case Studies

Purpose: Utilization of the knowledge of the terms and practices within research methodology in a hypothetical context.

Guidelines: Develop a research problem by addressing the task provided, identify subjects and variables and define the institutional profile, and provide justification for the research study. This information is gathered and presented as a research proposal.