Quantitative Methods of Research – EDUC 815

Course Description

This course is designed for those planning to write a dissertation. An examination of quantitative designs for educational research topics will be considered. These are: Developing a research problem, Reviewing the Literature, The Hypothesis, Descriptive Statistics, Sampling and Inferential Statistics, Tools of Research, Validity and Reliability, Experimental Research Designs, Ex Post Facto Research, Correlational Research, Survey Research, Guidelines for Writing a Quantitative Research Proposal, and Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research.

Rationale

This course is necessary to prepare the candidate for the process of writing the required proposal and dissertation within the SOE Doctorate of Education program. The Ed.D. and Ph.D. programs require the presentation of a proposal for research as a first step in the process of dissertation writing. This course gives the candidate the specific knowledge, skills, and practice needed to write a successful quantitative doctoral dissertation proposal.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate will complete two Discussions in two parts: 1) the posting of a thread in response to the stated prompt and 2) the posting of at least two replies to their classmates’ threads. The thread must be approximately 300 words with at least two cited references and one biblical principle integrated. Each of the replies must be approximately 200 words with at least one cited reference. The threads and replies must be in current APA format, must demonstrate critical analysis and synthesis, and must be both concise and substantial in nature. (CLO: A, B, D)

Quiz: Plagiarism Awareness

The candidate will acknowledge their understanding of plagiarism and the consequences of plagiarism in the course via a quiz. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain three multiple-choice questions, and have a 2-hour and 45-minute time limit. (CLO: B, G)

Quiz: Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The candidate will acknowledge their understanding of the Institutional Review Board’s guidelines and procedures via a quiz. The quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 2-hour and 45-minute time limit. (CLO: B)

Quizzes: Building a Research Proposal (5)

Each quiz will cover the presentations detailing the sections of a research proposal to prepare the candidate for a quantitative dissertation. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 multiple-choice questions, and have a 30-minute time limit. (CLO: B, D, E, F)

Research Plan Assignments (6)

The candidate will develop a research plan outlining a quantitative research study. The Research Plan must meet the provided criteria and must be in current APA format. (CLO: D, E, C, F, G)

Quizzes (7)

Each quiz will cover the textbook material. These quizzes build on each other and may cover cumulative concepts. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 20 multiple-choice questions, and have a 90-minute time limit. (CLO: C, E, F)