EDU 570: Introduction to Research

This course will provide an overview of both qualitative research and quantitative descriptive/referential statistical procedures and basic educational research techniques within the context of educational measurement. Topics to be covered include scales of Measurement, correlation and regression, parametric (t — tests, one way/ factorial analysis of variance), nonparametric (Chi-square test of independence, Mann- Whitney Ranking) analytic techniques, and quasi- experimental design. Students will also understand the differences between quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. A required outcome is for the students to conceptualize a preliminary proposal for their Master’s Thesis or Action Research Project based upon the concepts covered during the semester.