RES 7000 - Introduction to Research Methods

Prerequisite(s): None.
This course emphasizes basic principles and techniques employed in social and behavior science research methods. More specifically, students will review a variety of research methods and will be introduced to basics of research design. The course will discuss sampling techniques, descriptive, inferential statistics, and basics of testing hypothesis. Students will practice formulating research questions and hypothesis; and interpreting and critiquing statistical results found in peer-reviewed empirical studies. Credit(s): 3