Jan. 29

Introduction and overview

Feb. 5

Research Design I and Data Collection Techniques

Creswell, chapters 1, 3-5
Recommended: Meier & Brudney 8-9
Homework 1

Feb. 12

Research Design II and discussion of research topics  

Creswell 6-9
Come prepared to discuss your proposed research topic.
Homework 2

Feb. 19

Presidents’ Day, no class

Feb. 26

Concluding thoughts on research design.  Presentation on Library & Internet Research.

Creswell 2, 11

Mar. 5

Case Study Research

Yin 1,2 (available from electronic reserve. Password: research2001
Homework 3

Mar. 12

Independent work on research project

Mar 19

Survey Research

Mar. 26

Descriptive statistics and probability theory

Meier & Brudney 1-6
Homework 5

Apr. 2

Hypothesis testing and inferential statistics

Meier & Brudney 10-13
Homework 6

Apr. 9

Spring Break

Apr. 16

Contingency tables & statistical controls

Meier & Brudney 14-16
Prospectus due
Homework 7

Apr. 23

Bivariate correlation and regression

Meier & Brudney 17-18
Homework 8

Apr. 30

Multiple regression

Meier & Brudney 20
Homework 9

May 7

Optional workshop on creating graphs, tables and PowerPoint slides

May 14

Class presentations

May 21

Class presentations