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Research Design & Analysis

Brooke completed this course in Spring 2015 and earned a B for her final grade.

Class Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an ability to:

    • Define basic research and statistical terms.

    • Recognize and correct use of various research designs.

    • Use the library and other source to locate relevant information.

    • Construct appropriate research methodology as they relate to applied research.

    • Read and evaluate research in professional journals.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of:

    • Basic statistical concepts such as mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.

    • The principles of research methodology as they relate to applied research.

Problem Sheets

  • Purpose: Utilization of the knowledge of the terms and practices within research methodology in a hypothetical context.

  • Guidelines: Answer a set of questions provided as a worksheet by identifying and applying key terms.

  • Problem Sheet - Boyd, Brooke [PDF]

 

Case Studies

  • Purpose: Utilization of the knowledge of the terms and practices within research methodology in a hypothetical context.

  • Guidelines: Develop a research problem by addressing the task provided, identify subjects and variables and define the institutional profile, and provide justification for the research study. This information is gathered and presented as a research proposal.

  • Boyd,Brooke. Case Study [PDF]

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