CSP 704 - Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in Counseling and School Psychology

3 Credit(s)

Description:
This course focuses on the basic principles and techniques of research steps necessary to design and write a research proposal in counseling and school psychology. Topics include developing research hypotheses, the nature of correlation and causal relationships, survey research, group comparison experimental research, qualitative research methods, single subject and quasi-experimental research, and ethical issues in clinical research. Upon completion of the course, it is expected that students will have a deep understanding of qualitative and quantitative research design and theory and will be able to pose a wide variety of research questions that match appropriate methodology.

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