RES 7107 Disciplined Inquiry II

Following RES 7106, this course continues to acquaint students with the dissertation research process and to help them visualize ways to frame their research interests and develop related research questions. Students will learn about research methods, with a particular focus on quantitative methods. The course will investigate the design of quantitative research methods and develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the different research approaches. Working in small groups, they will conduct a survey research project. They will continue to build skills in writing using APA format. Students will become familiar with SPSS analytical software and properly communicating statistical results.