POS 425 - Research Seminar

This course will address the fundamental elements of research design and execution. It will culminate in a significant research paper. The course will cover an array of methodologies, emphasizing the decisions faced by researchers when designing and implementing a research design. In addition, the course will explore the skills employed in conducting research, including quantitative, qualitative, historical methodologies, and mixed-methods strategies. The course contents will include the skills utilized in various research designs, including interviewing, observation, survey design, content analysis, and statistics. In addition, we will cover problem and hypothesis formulation methods, data collection, and instrumentation. There will also be an emphasis on ethical issues in research using human subjects.

Credits: 3

Class Level Senior Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate