DCES 826 - Applied Statistical and Qualitative Analyses in Research

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This course provides students training in advanced statistical methods and techniques in analyzing, interpreting and reporting quantitative data in research. Upon the completion of the course, students will be able to select and apply both descriptive and inference statistical methods including multivariate analyses, with reference to the nature of the research and specific quantitative research questions. Students will also have an in-depth study of various qualitative methods in data collection, sorting and report of data corresponding to the purpose and design of different research models. Students are expected to have a good command of the use of computerized packages, SPSS to manage data and conduct statistical analyses; and ATLAS.ti, or other similar software packages in the analyses of qualitative data.