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Course No: 44.590-061; ISIS Class Nbr: 2947
Course Description
Research design is a graduate-level introduction to methodology as used in criminology/criminal justice. The course surveys the research design enterprise and covers a host of issues on the measurement and collection of data, and other procedures that influence whether a research study will lead the investigator to scientifically rigorous information. This course explains various strategies for devising social science studies, compares the relative benefits of various designs, and identifies the tools necessary to conduct studies that will yield data worthy of analysis and interpretation. This material will be valuable for students who will conduct research and administrators who must evaluate the research of others.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
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- Credits: 3;
- Instructor: Donald Faggiani
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When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- Summer 2013: May 20 to Jul 27
- Tuition: $1605
- Note: There is a $30 per semester, nonrefundable registration fee for credit courses.
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