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SURVEYS AND OTHER QUANTITATIVE DATA COLLECTION STRATEGIES

EDPSYCH/ELPA 827
Course Description

Methods and concepts of survey research methods as they are commonly used in education research. Strategies include surveys (phone, mail, electronic, in person), logs/diaries, and experience sampling instruments. Emphasis is given to self-administered surveys, including periodic surveys, since these strategies are the most common in education research.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.67

1.1% from Historical

Completion Rate
91.67%

-1.97% from Historical

A Rate
91.67%

12.93% from Historical

Class Size
12

-37.66% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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