COMS 382 - Communication Research

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

This course teaches the goals, objectives, and methods of communication research. The relationship between theory and research is stressed. The course provides both a primer on designing, writing, and presenting primary communication research, as well as an overview of interpreting and evaluating research conducted by others. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are introduced, including experiments, surveys, content analyses, focus groups, interviews, and participant observation. Prerequisite: PSY 385. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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