DEA 6560

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DEA 6560
Research Methods in Social Sciences

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

For graduate students who want to gain an understanding of research design and methods. Course begins with fundamentals of research design and covers internal and external validity, measurement reliability and validity, and a variety of tools and techniques.


Distribution Requirements (SBA-HE)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2021FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Comprehend terminology and logic of research design.
  • Design and conduct research of your own, with an understanding of your study's strength and limitations.
  • Critically analyze others' research design, methods, and conclusions.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6969 DEA 6560   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Wells, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Primarily for: graduate students undertaking thesis or dissertation projects.

  •  6971 DEA 6560   DIS 202

  •  
    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Wells, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person