RESR 643 Advanced Quantitative Methods*

This advanced quantitative methods course provides opportunities to apply advanced statistical tools used to analyze data in a variety of disciplines, advancing the student’s experience in assessing the quality of quantitative designs. Students will learn how to: (1) organize data, (2) determine which statistical tools to apply based on the research question and assumptions about the data; and (3) calculate effect size and power.  The overall foci of the course will be on applying statistical concepts to analyze data using approved statistical software, gaining experience reading outputs, and translating findings into meaningful results. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RESR 619

Outcomes

  1. Test null and alternative hypotheses using inferential statistical tools.
  2. Evaluate results derived from quantitative methods using statistical metrics.
  3. Defend a quantitative research proposal.