Course Description
Research design problems in social science education.
Athena Title
RSCH SEM SOC SCI
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will critique and write research reviews/syntheses in terms of given criteria. Students will analyze research in terms of conceptualization, design, operationalization, data collection and analysis, and interpretation. Students will learn to use databases to prepare research reviews/syntheses. Students will differentiate between the utilities of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Students will identify and assess ethical issues in research methodology and data analysis.
Topical Outline
•Finding the right context for one's research •Reviewing research articles •Utilizing research and literature data bases to locate research •Critiquing individual research reports •Reviewing a set of research studies •Case studies of the research process •Research methodology •Qualitative research •Measurement topics and issues •Student research review/synthesis presentations