The main purpose of this course is to focus on good questions and how to answer them. This is essential to making considered decisions as a leader in any organization or in your life overall. Topics will include the basis of human curiosity, development of questions, connections between questions and approaches to information gathering design , variable measurement, sampling, the differences between experimental and non-experimental designs, data analysis, reporting and the ethics of inquiry projects. Emphasis will be placed on approaches used in the social sciences (i.e., sociology, psychology, anthropology), but we will also discuss how others (i.e., natural scientists, business analysts) might approach the inquiry process. No prior knowledge of statistics is required for this course.

Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery
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This course is related to the 100% online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from University of North Texas. It will provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors so you can decide if the full online degree program is right for you.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
The Process of Inquiry
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 30 min), 14 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Conceptualize and Operationalize Research
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 16 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Background Research
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 13 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Importance of Sampling and Ethical Issues in Research
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 17 min), 13 readings, 1 quiz
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- 5 stars79.14%
- 4 stars16.56%
- 3 stars2.14%
- 2 stars0.92%
- 1 star1.22%
TOP REVIEWS FROM RESEARCH DESIGN: INQUIRY AND DISCOVERY
by AMNov 19, 2020
This is a very great course. I have learned many things that I could share to my students and my colleagues.
by EEFeb 28, 2021
EASY TO NAVIGATE. GREAT EXTRA RESOURCES. WISH I COULD SAVE NOTES DURING THE READING AND NOT ONLY THE VIDEO PORTIONOF THE COURSE.
by PTApr 28, 2021
Presenters are engaging and hold your attention. Far better than others I've encountered.
by SSOct 15, 2021
More examples and exercises can be given on sampling. Hands on experience required.
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