Research Experience

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides undergraduate students in HOD direct experience in conducting research. The course is designed for students interested in going on to graduate school as well as students who want to gain experience in generating knowledge in an information economy. The course conducts a review of research methodologies and requires students to critically read and deconstruct published research studies. Data analysis skills are sharpened in the computer lab and put into practice on their own research. Students conduct several independent research projects during the semester. Prerequisite: HOD 2500 and a statistics class. [3]