Description
This course examines the application of quantitative methods in designing instrument, sampling, and collecting data. The course focuses on the science of quantitative research, sources of invalidity, and literature review techniques. The course also focuses on developing research questions and testing hypotheses, identifying appropriate data collection techniques, setting research goals and objectives, quasi-experimental and experimental designs, and ethics in research. Emphasis is on understanding of the use of research methods and becoming an informed reader of scientific research articles and reports.