The purpose of the Research Design and Methods course is for doctoral students to demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of research, research design, and research methods. Research is the application of the scientific method to solving real world problems; research design is the plan for the application of accepted practices; and research methods provides models for the appropriate collection, organization, and analysis of unbiased data for decision making, replication, and to contribute to the knowledge base. Prerequisites: CIBU 720, 722, and 725.
