Education Research (EDRS)
Graduate School of Education
531 Educational and Psychological Measurement (3:3:0). Emphasizes
techniques and principles used in the construction, administration, and quantification
of measuring devices for evaluation purposes. Discusses interpretation of standardized
tests of ability, aptitude, achievement, interest, and personality.
590 Education Research (3:3:0). Helps students develop skills,
insights, and understanding basic to performing research, with emphasis on interpretation
and application of research results. The course critiques research and uses findings
in educational settings.
597 Special Topics in Education. (3:3:0). See EDUC 597.
797 Advanced Topics in Education (3:3:0). See EDUC 797.
810 Problems and Methods in Education Research (3:3:0). Prerequisite:
Admission to the Ph.D. program or permission of instructor. This is an advanced
course in the interpretation and application of education research methods. Emphasizes
comparison of alternative philosophies of research, ways of formulating questions/hypotheses,
research plans, and analysis procedures. Students evaluate existing studies and
investigate a range of research approaches.
811 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research (3:3:0). Prerequisite:
Satisfactory completion of EDUC 810 or its equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Emphasizes advanced methods of conducting research using quantitative methods
of data collection and analysis appropriate for research in education. Includes
the design of experimental and quasi-experimental research studies and methods
of analysis appropriate to these studies, including the analysis of variance and
multiple linear regression.
812 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research (3:3:0). Prerequisite:
Satisfactory completion of EDUC 810 or its equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Allows students to study and apply qualitative data collection and analysis procedures
used in educational research, including ethnographic and other field-based methods,
and unobtrusive measures. Emphases vary depending on the interests and needs of
the students.
820 Evaluation Methods for Educational Programs and Curricula (3:3:0).
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDRS 810 or permission of instructor.
Prior completion of EDRS 811 and EDRS 812 is helpful but not required. This
course explores the development and types of current systems and models for evaluating
educational programs and curricula. The emphasis is on the evaluation needs and
problems of public and private elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges
and universities, although the needs of government agencies, industry, and health-related
organizations are also considered.
821 Advanced Applications of Quantitative Methods (3:3:0).
Prerequisites: EDRS 810 and EDRS 811. This course provides an advanced
study of applications of quantitative methods in the practice of educational research,
and reinforces and builds on concepts and skills acquired in EDRS 811. It uses
a modular approach, and provides an advanced study of techniques appropriate to
survey research, group-experimental and quasi-experimental research, selected
multivariate procedures and factor analysis, and quantitative synthesis (meta-analysis)
of research. Students learn through a combination of text reading assignments,
critiques and discussion of relevant journal articles, and application activities.
822 Advanced Applications of Qualitative Methods (3:3:0).
Prerequisites: EDRS 810 and EDRS 812. This is an advanced seminar devoted
to the study of current topics in qualitative research. The seminar deals with
cutting-edge information on selected advanced topics in qualitative research,
and provides students with opportunities to apply new skills and knowledge to
projects related to their own interests.
823 Advanced Research Methods in Single Subject/Case Design (3:3:0).
Prerequisites: EDRS 810, 811, and 812. Prepares students to conduct research
using single subject design and single case study design. This advanced seminar
provides students with an understanding of the salient features as well as the
advantages and disadvantages of these research methodologies. Students critique
and analyze published research using these methodologies. Opportunities are provided
for students to apply these methodologies to research questions related to current
student interests.
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