FCS 6262 - Education Research Methods

This course is designed for the early childhood graduate students in FCS. This course is a historical, descriptive and experimental inquiry where the emphasis is placed on the interpretation of education research. Students will gain an understanding of the conceptual aspects of educational research, and learn how to evaluate and use research to improve scholarship and professional practice in education. Topics include: hypotheses, research designs, data gathering strategies, statistical analysis of data and interpretation.