Course Objectives

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of inquiry in developing and renewing bodies of knowledge,

2.  Compare and contrast philosophical paradigms of inquiry,

3.  Express an appreciation and respect for research ethics and the need for Institutional Review Boards,

4.  Develop skill in formalizing problems and questions for inquiry,

5.  Judge and use prior knowledge and existing data,

6.  Analyze the differences and connections between different types of inquiry,

7.  Given a research question, students will be able to select appropriate inquiry methods,

8.  Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of quantitative inquiry, quantitative, and mixed methods inquiry,

9.  Apply the basic principles of measurement and statistical analysis to analyze data,

10.  Critique research articles, and other sources of data to become critical consumer of information, and

11.  Express confidence in their ability to utilize research methods in applied settings.