Schedule
Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (9/8/2016 - 9/8/2016) Location: CAMB 17SOM 104M
Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (9/22/2016 - 9/22/2016) Location: CAMB 17SOM 104M
Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (10/6/2016 - 10/6/2016) Location: CAMB 17SOM 104M
Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (10/20/2016 - 10/20/2016) Location: CAMB 17SOM 104M
Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (11/3/2016 - 11/3/2016) Location: CAMB 17SOM 104M
Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (11/17/2016 - 11/17/2016) Location: CAMB 17SOM 104M
Thu, 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM (12/1/2016 - 12/1/2016) Location: CAMB 17SOM 104M
Description
The information in this course supports the research design and analysis of data for completion of the Action Research Project. The emphasis is on familiarizing students with methods of research and data analysis. Examples of quantitative and qualitative methods are presented. Students explore techniques used in the identification of research problems, the formulation of hypotheses, the construction and use of data-gathering instruments, the design of research studies, and utilization of statistical procedures. Students will learn commonly used statistical procedures, including introductory computer applications for data analysis. Each student designs an Action Research Project which includes: identifying a topic relevant to his or her field, conducting a literature review, and writing an introduction, a purpose statement, method and procedure. School administrators write a school improvement plan. Special educators write a program implementation plan. Professionals in curriculum and