RESEARCH METHODS

NURSING 803

Focuses on the conduct of research primarily from empirical, analytical traditions. Address the integration of research paradigms, questions, designs, and methods for such research. Compare details, characteristics, strengths and limitations of alternative research designs and methods. Discuss issues and standards for preparing research proposals for different purposes (e.g., institutional review boards for human subjects, NIH) to advance the nursing discipline.

PSYCH 225

General characteristics of scientific method; use of experimental, observational, and correlational research designs; research methods used in psychological science; illustration of core issues in research methods taken from several areas of psychology; lecture, demonstration, and experiments.

SOC 351

Introduction to principles and basic techniques in surveys for social research. Specific topics include the basic concepts of sampling and survey measurement. Learn how survey researchers apply the methods presented and practice applying the concepts and methods learned. The techniques used in this class are relevant for many kinds of data collection and standardized measurement. Provides a substantial experience with practical research skills that are relevant in many academic and private sector contexts.

DS/F&WECOL/URBRPL 955

Provides a practical introduction to basic concepts of research question formulation, research designs and alternative methods of inquiry, implications for internal validity of the research and generalizability of the findings, operational definitions and measurement validity, reliability, utility and precision.

JOURN 812

Research methodology. Design research, analyze and interpret evidence, and develop a deeper appreciation of research strategies.