HSED 850 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods I

3 Credit(s)

This course provides a foundation in a variety of research strategies and philosophical and conceptual issues at the core of social science research strategy and design. The course addresses the fundamental steps in the research process, including conducting critical analysis of and strategic utilization of the research literature, developing research questions, designing and conducting research, and communicating research. The course provides an overview of core research design considerations, including sampling and measurement, and facilitates familiarity with ethical considerations and review processes necessary to protect research participants. HSED 850 mainly focuses on non-experimental designs and survey research. The course provides opportunities for students to learn statistical and survey software such as SPSS and Qualtrics.
Prerequisite(s): HSED 510 (or equivalent transfer).