EDU 6080 Quantitative Research
This course in quantitative research is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of statistical reasoning and methodology in educational research settings. Emphasis will be placed on the applied knowledge and skills needed for designing research, writing problem statements and hypotheses, selecting subjects and gathering data to test hypotheses. The primary goals of the course will be to introduce students to the process of data analysis and essential statistical methods used in educational research. Topics will include exploring and summarizing data, probability distributions used in hypothesis testing, randomization tests, bivariate correlation and simple linear regression. Most statistical analyses will be performed using SPSS. Students will interpret graphs and statistical results, learn how to create graphs and tables and report statistical findings in the form of a professionally written document. The organization, analysis, and interpretation of research findings in light of the concepts of statistical conclusion validity, internal validity, construct validity and external validity will also be stressed.
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