REC 662Quantitative Inquiry

An examination of epistemological, methodological, and analytical issues in quantitative approaches to research. Emphasis is placed on diverse forms of research design, data collection, and statistical analysis. Topics may include diverse forms of measurement, scale development, sampling, survey design, statistical methods and interpretation, and applications of theory in quantitative research. The course includes discussions of the implications of empirical research in the field and ethical issues in the research process.