Spring 2027

Foundations of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

Introductory social science research methods covering quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools, focusing on learning analytics applications.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.85 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Draw connections via discovery and analysis of foundational quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches.

  • Discover the theoretical foundations of regression analysis as well as apply it to real datasets.

  • Analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions with regard to research questions.

  • Critically read and evaluate social science publications that use regression models as analytic tools.

  • Collect and qualitatively analyze thick collections of data.

  • Engage in a rigorous process of documenting methods, assumptions, and conclusions.

  • Apply methods to a variety of learning analytics research via written memos and projects.

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Prerequisites

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Satisfied Quantitative Reasoning (QR) B or graduate/professional standing

    • Satisfied Quantitative Reasoning (QR) B
    • graduate/professional standing
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EDPSYCH 560

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  • Any of
    • Satisfied Quantitative Reasoning (QR) B
    • graduate/professional standing

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.85 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools and theory
  • Learning analytics in educational contexts
  • Mixed methods research approaches

Skills

  • Applying regression analysis to real datasets
  • Qualitative data collection and analysis
  • Evaluating social science publications using regression models
  • Applying research methods to learning analytics contexts

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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