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FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS

EDPSYCH 560
Course Description

Presents introductory research procedures in the social sciences, including the exploration of theoretical foundations and practical use of basic tools and programs needed for quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Examines how different methodologies can complement or compete with the other, and showcases how pertinent quantitative and qualitative methods are applied in the field of learning analytics with particular emphasis on data about - and therefore issues in - learning environments such as classrooms, online courses, apprenticeships and internships, museum exhibits, after school programs, and other formal and informal educational contexts.

Prerequisties

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

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

6

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.63

2.31% from Historical

Completion Rate
91.67%

2.24% from Historical

A Rate
83.33%

0.69% from Historical

Class Size
12

-17.24% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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