Research Methods

Program Overview

Research Methods

Course ID

RESM-2100

Course Domestic Price

$566.00

Course International Price

$1698.00

Course Duration

42.00 hours, 3.00 credits

Course Details

This introductory research methods course is designed for learners who are, or will be, engaged in applied social science research, community-based research, and policy research initiatives. Social science and community-based research takes place in community settings and engages community leaders and members in the design and execution of the research project. This course will emphasize the importance of fostering partnerships which involve collaboration among the community, educational institutions, practitioners, and policy makers.

This course will provide learners with the knowledge and basic tools to conceptualize core research questions and to design appropriate methods for hypothesis testing, data collection, and analysis. As a foundation course, the content will focus primarily on qualitative methods, participant observation, comparative studies, case study research, ethnography, descriptive field studies, and secondary data analysis. The course will provide an introduction to mixed method approaches using a blend of qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Learners will be introduced to key readings to broaden their knowledge related to knowledge generation, hypothesis testing, data collection, and research ethics. The course will also explore the practice and policy uptake processes of applied qualitative research, i.e., how research can help shape and inform public policy.

Prerequisites

• ENGL-1100

Course Offerings

• Sep 02, 2025 - Dec 05, 2025
  • Online
  • Research Methods
  • RESM-2100-OL001
  • Seats available

Tuition Fees

• Domestic Tuition: $566.00
• Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
• Other Fees: $70.41
• International Tuition: $1698.00
• International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
• Other Fees: $70.41

Instructor

• V. Sheppard

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