EDD-8300 Quantitative Research Methods and Applications

Organizational leaders are called upon to make decisions grounded in evidence-but how do they know whether the evidence is sound? This course equips students with the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate, interpret, and apply quantitative research in professional and scholarly settings. They will examine the philosophical foundations of quantitative inquiry, learn to formulate research questions and hypotheses, evaluate the design and methodology of published studies, and interpret statistical output including descriptive and inferential results, tables, and figures.

Rather than learning to run statistical software, learners will focus on what the numbers mean and whether the conclusions drawn are warranted. They will also explore the principles of survey design, including how to assess instruments for validity, reliability, and cultural appropriateness. The course culminates in a capstone project where students synthesize these skills by analyzing provided data output and communicating their findings in a professional research report. Whether students are preparing for a doctoral field project, evaluating research to inform organizational strategy, or building a foundation for evidence-based leadership, this course provides the quantitative literacy needed to be a discerning consumer and producer of research.

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