GPD 574 - Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences Education

• Define and discuss research.
• Distinguish the unique characteristics of research in education and the social sciences.
• Develop skills in evaluating published research.
• Explore ethical, legal, and political issues involved in conducting and reporting research and utilizing research findings.
• Formulate the steps in the research process.
• Analyze the components of a well-organized research plan/proposal
• Compare various procedures for selecting a research sample.
• Judge and evaluate criteria for developing/selecting data collection instruments.
• Differentiate among the types of research, based on purpose and method.
• Select appropriate statistical procedures for specific research problems.