Examines research design and techniques, data collection, and analysis of findings in social research with a focus on evaluating research studies . To this end, the course is designed to provide students with opportunities to learn the basic elements of social science research and evaluate that learning through examinations and research assignments designed to develop and test skills in handling variables, different units of analysis, and many other characteristics of research design. Students can demonstrate an explicit understanding of principles of critical thought. Students will be able to distinguish between qualitative and quantitative characteristics of natural or behavioral phenomena.
Students can use theories to explain past observations and to predict answers to new questions.
Lourdes College has an established procedure for a fair resolution of students academic concerns. Following are the steps of the procedure. Each step should be pursued within a reasonable length of time. An Academic Grievance Tracking Form should be completed. These forms are available from your instructor when you begin the grievance procedure.