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.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2021FA

Outcomes

• 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.

Distribution Category (SBA-HE)

When Offered Fall.

Comments Recommended for graduate students undertaking thesis or dissertation projects. Students will need to see instructor for section assignments.

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