EDF 510 - Educational Research and Development

Description:
A study of the types, methodology, and uses in practice of educational research and development skills pertinent to the design and execution of research thesis and education developmental projects.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Conduct an appropriate literature search for a thesis/project topic Construct testable hypotheses Understand basic concepts of measurement Use the concepts of validity, reliability, and bias as research standards Understand and use basic descriptive statistics Recognize and define the different quantitative research methodologies. Understand and use basic inferential statistics for hypothesis testing. Recognize and define the different qualitative research methodologies. Understand the format of a university thesis/project appropriate for the researcher’s discipline.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/16/06

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: