ED 715: Communicating Research Findings

Summer 2024 Course Summary: This course focuses on the design of research studies in applied settings. The design and implementation of mixed methodology research is contextualized in current issues and takes into account the practical constraints of the real world. Topics covered include the formulation of research questions/hypotheses, operational definitions of research constructs, sampling methods, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, threats to internal and external validity, psychometric and statistical methods, quantitative and qualitative inquiry, data analysis, and research report writing.