Ed Research Methods and LA II

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

The course will begin by reviewing some high quality peer-reviewed learning analytics research papers as a refresher and inspiration. We will consider research through a PQMA lens (problem, question, method, and answer). You will learn how to break down these research papers into those four components and understand the researcher’s rationale and intentions at each step. The bulk of the course will be spent developing technical skills around data analysis. Students will learn how to generate, manipulate, analyze, and present data using both spreadsheet programs (Excel, Sheets) and the R statistical programming language. Students will apply these skills in a final project where they conceive of and execute a complete quantitative research project from ideation to presentation.