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COURSE SYLLABUS: ED532 - Quantitative Research Methodology

Course Title:	ED532 - Quantitative Research Methodology
Department:	Education
Instructor:	Joseph W. Pasquerilla, M.S.Ed.; Ed.D. Candidate - - Vita

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW

This course underscores the analysis of diverse methods of research, including the evaluation of research reports; selection and definition of a personal research problem or area of academic interest; and review of related and relevant literature. Moreover, candidates will develop a fundamentally sound research plan, utilizing the application of sampling techniques and integration of data gathering instruments. Finally, candidates will critically evaluate and interpret research data presented in generalized formats for critical review and survey.

TEXTBOOK  Online Bookstore

Mertens, D. M., (2005). Research and evaluation in education and psychology, 2nd edition. Sage Publications Inc.: Thousand Oaks, CA.
ISBN: 0761928057

CONTACT INFORMATION

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ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION

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3. the course number (example: ED532), and
4. the assignment title (example: Assignment One) are included in the SUBJECT box of your email message.

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COURSE COMMENTARY

Each candidate enrolled in this course has up to eight weeks to complete the assignments indicated below. However, a candidate may elect to accelerate his/her course of study and finish the assignments at an earlier time without permission from the instructor.

After each assignment that is submitted, the candidate will receive an email within 24 hours indicating his/her score along with possible comments or feedback from the instructor.

Each assignment in this course (related to individual chapters, totaling three) is valuated at ten (20) possible points. The final paper is valuated at forty (40) possible points. Therefore, the candidate’s grade is derived from the following framework.

ASSIGNMENT	POSSIBLE POINTS
Assignment One	20
Assignment Two	20
Assignment Three	20
Final Paper	20
Final Project	20
Total	100

GRADE DERIVATION

90 - 100	= A
80 - 89	= B
70 - 79	= C
60 - 69	= D

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

Assignment One
Read Chapter 1
Provide brief responses to the following questions. Email your responses to the instructor.

1. List the steps in the research process. (2pts)
2. Briefly describe the steps in the research process. (2pts)
3. What is a paradigm? (2pts)
4. Define and explain the term Ontology? (2pts)
5. Define and explain the term Epistemology? (2pts)
6. Define and explain the term Methodology? (2pts)
7. Discuss and summarize the most common paradigms discussed in chapter 1. (12pts)

Assignment Two
Read Chapter 4
Provide brief responses to the following questions. Email your responses to the instructor.

1. What are the two most common types of quantitative research? Describe both. (5pts)
2. List and briefly describe the single-group quantitative research approach. (5pts)
3. List and briefly describe the experimental quantitative research approach. (5pts)
4. List and briefly describe the quasi-experimental quantitative research approach. (5pts)

Assignment Three
Read Chapter 5, 6 & 7
Provide brief responses to the following questions. Email your responses to the instructor.

1. List and briefly describe the casual and comparative and correlational strategies quantitative research approach. (2pts)
2. List and briefly describe the survey research quantitative research approach. (2pts)
3. List and briefly describe the single-case design quantitative research approach. (2pts)

Read Chapter 12
Provide brief responses to the following questions. Email your responses to the instructor.

1. List and describe two common quantitative measurement topics. (5pts)
2. Please discuss the criteria for selecting an instrument to be used in a quantitative study. (4pts)
3. When considering quantitative data collection methods, please outline the six steps identified (pages 375-379). (5pts)

FINAL PAPER & PROJECT

Paper (20pts)
The topic of the final paper is on the data analysis, interpretation, and reporting strategies of quantitative research (consult pages 400-420 in the text for reference). The paper should be two to three (2-3) pages in length, 12 point font, double spaced. While the text should be consulted for your response, it is encouraged that it is personalized with your opinions from your experience in education. The following questions should be used a framework for your paper:

1. What are the commonly used techniques in quantitative data analysis?
2. What does the “Choice of Statistic” mean in relation to quantitative analysis?
3. What are some interpretation issues for a quantitative study?

Project (20pts)
Please complete a sample small scale quantitative research project:
Review the literature on a topic of your choice to identify a research question. Go through the process outlined in this course from identifying a quantitative methodology paradigm, to selection of the sample, measurement tool, and collection of the data. Finally, look at how to analyze the data effectively and how the results may be used to benefit your profession or education as a whole. Please include feedback from your experience either in an outline or short reflection (No more than two pages).

COURSE ITINERARY

1. Order the required text for the course
2. Complete each assignment and email to the instructor
3. Complete your final paper and email to the instructor
4. Your final grade for the course will be submitted to the Registrar within 24 hours of submitting your final paper.