RESD 600 Introduction to Research Methods (3 Credits)
This course is a basic, cross-disciplinary introduction to research planning and design, and decision making. Students will be guided from problem selection to completed research report with concrete examples and practical, how-to suggestions. Close attention is paid to quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, and mixed-methods research. Students are prepared to conduct hypothesis testing using both parametric and nonparametric data analysis procedures. Students are also introduced to meta-analysis, and other strategies for interpreting research findings.