Research I: Introduction to Research Methods

Introduction of relevant research approaches in education, non-profit management, health and other human service practices that decision makers employ and use to drive organizational change. Includes overviews of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research models and provides frameworks to support the identification of researchable problems. Students will compare and contrast the three research approaches to determine similarities, distinctions, practical utility, and problems in the collecting, managing, analyzing and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data.