DEA 6560

Research Methods in Social Sciences

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

For graduate students who want to gain an understanding of research. Course begins with fundamentals of research design and covers internal and external validity, measurement reliability and validity, and a variety of tools and techniques.

When Offered Fall.

Comments Recommended for graduate students undertaking thesis or dissertation projects. Students will need to see instructor for section assignments.

• Comprehend terminology and logic of research design.
• Design and conduct research of your own, with an understanding of your study's strength and limitations.
• Critically analyze others' research design, methods, and conclusions.

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