2022 Introduction to Statistics in Research Mitchell 2nd ed

The following research courses are listed here for your convenience. As a reminder, you that you don’t need to know EVERYTHING in the first course!

June 2022 : GL 871 - Introduction to Research Methods & Data Presentation The course will provide an overview of the entire research process starting with formulating research questions, the research design (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods), how data will be collected ethically, and the steps for appropriate analysis. This course includes an introduction to visual and final report presentation; it also uses case method pedagogy, social science applications, and introductory excel statistics. Feb 2023: GL 874 - Research Critique Students examine published research studies and critically analyze and present the findings. Students will leave this course with the skills necessary to read, understand, and critique most professional journal articles using quantitative research methods. Students will work with existing datasets to apply analytical skills. June 2023 : GL 881 - Advanced Data Analysis and Interpretation This course prepares students to collect, prepare, describe analyze, interpret, and present data. Advanced statistical tools are used to augment decision-making and determine risk. Topics include hypothesis testing, regression, probability, forecasting, and other topics relevant to student research . Students will learn how to effectively use data and statistical methods . Students also learn the best way to write reports that communicate interpretation in a meaningful way. Oct 2023: GL 875 - Research Design Students will combine theory and practice by reviewing research designs for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches . Students will consider potential theoretical design for their dissertation and reflect on ethics in scholarly inquiry. Feb 2024: GL 872 - Quantitative Methods in Research This course provides an overview of quantitative research methods , data types, populations and samples, sampling techniques, data reliability, research validity, and an introduction to basic quantitative analysis. It includes statistical methods applicable to business research and decision making. Students will be introduced to statistical software as well as learn how to visualize information. April 2024: GL 873 - Qualitative Methods in Research This course provides an overview of how qualitative research is designed, and how data is collected, analyzed, and reported. Besides the analytical framework, this course considers the ethical dilemmas, and human subject approval required for this type of research. This course also introduces the student to software that aids in the analysis as well as ways to visualize information. June 2024 : GL 876 Communicating Research Visually for Publication Students will visualize their research to communicate to a variety of audiences including audiences who come from different backgrounds. Students will master presentation techniques that help the researcher tell a story from a poster show to keynote speaker.

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