EDUC 901 - Research Theory: Principles and Methods

4 hours
This course introduces doctoral-level candidates to the field of research, research design, and research methods. Standards and practices for planning, conducting and completing research studies will be covered (e.g., selecting appropriate research designs, choosing/generating reliable and valid measures, etc.). Candidates will be introduced to quantitative and qualitative research methods. Emphasis will be given to developing and refining research questions in the context of each candidate’s own dissertation in practice and preparing the candidate to collect data appropriate to those questions. .Candidates will examine ethical issues and dilemmas in leadership and research and practice. GR