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EDU 8603
Educational Research



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Course Objectives
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1.   Critique research problem statements as well as appropriate hypotheses for the problems.

2.   Summarize the function and purpose of literature reviews in educational research.

3.   Interpret the role of populations and samples in the decision-making process of educational research.

4.   Explain the function and typical characteristics of instruments utilized in educational research.

5.   Interpret the characteristics and uses of descriptive and inferential analysis techniques.

6.   Distinguish among selected quantitative and qualitative research designs intended to provide reasonable solutions to appropriate research problems.