DEA 6560

Research Methods in Social Sciences

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

For graduate students who want to gain an understanding of research design and methods. Course begins with fundamentals of research design and covers internal and external validity, measurement reliability and validity, and a variety of tools and techniques.

Distribution Requirements (SBA-HE)

Last 3 terms offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2021FA

Learning Outcomes REF-FA25

• Comprehend terminology and logic of research design.
• Design and conduct research of your own, with an understanding of your study's strength and limitations.
• Critically analyze others' research design, methods, and conclusions.

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