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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the various approaches for evaluating educational and community programs. Program evaluation helps decision makers work with data to assess community needs, launch a new program, follow the progress of an existing program, and summarize program outcomes. Students will complete a proposal for a program evaluation by the end of this course. (Offered: Every fall and summer A)
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3.00 Credits
Guides students through the data collection, analysis, and reporting stages of a program evaluation. Students should have access and permission from a school or agency to conduct a program evaluation and an approved proposal for the evaluation before registering for this course. (Offered: Every spring)
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1.00 Credits
Covers a range of issues relating to survey design, including choosing the mode of data collection (e.g., phone, online, or mail), identifying the appropriate respondent, developing the questionnaire, and collecting data. Through discussion and experiential exercises, students will acquire practical knowledge and skills relating to survey design. (Offered: Every fall and summer A (next offered also in spring 2011))
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1.00 Credits
Introduces the methods involved in conducting interviews and focus groups and in managing and interpreting the data they generate. Covers a range of issues from developing protocols and identifying participants to reporting results. (Offered: Every spring and summer A (next offered also in spring 2011))
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1.00 Credits
Introduces students to statistical analysis software. Through hands-on opportunities on the computer, students learn how to import and transform quantitative data sets. The course frequently focuses on SPSS software, allowing students the opportunity to modify data files, conduct basic statistical analysis, and create charts and graphs. Occasionally the course will focus on other software (see course title on the schedule for clarification). Open to students at all points in their academic programs. Course does not cover the concepts and mechanics taught in ED 504. (Offered: Every fall and summer A)
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1.00 Credits
Introduces students to qualitative analysis software. Through hands-on opportunities on the computer, students learn how to import and code qualitative data (e.g., interview transcripts, speeches, etc.). The course frequently focuses on N8 software packages, allowing students the opportunity to code text thematically, conduct basic qualitative analysis, and create coded reports. Occasionally the course will focus on other software (see course title on the schedule for clarification). This course is open to doctoral students at all points in their academic programs. (Offered: Occasionally)
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3.00 Credits
The Research Strategies series is for students interested in taking any three 1-credit mini-courses on specific research strategies (e.g., ED 525, ED 526, ED 528, ED 529, ED 531, ED 532), bundled as a 3-credit course instead. NOTE: Students registered for this course also need to register as "audit" to the mini-courses of their choice (for no fee). (Offered: Every fall, spring, and summer)
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with support as they develop their program evaluation dissertation proposal. This course is the first course in a series for students who are writing a thesis involving a program evaluation project that includes ED 540, ED 541, and ED 542. (Offered: Every summer)
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with support as they develop their program evaluation dissertation proposal. This course is the third course in a series for students who are writing a thesis involving a program evaluation project that includes ED 540, ED 541, and ED 542. (Offered: Every spring)
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with support as they design and complete a decision analysis dissertation. This course is the third course in a series for students who are writing a thesis involving a decision making project that includes ED 546, ED 543, and ED 544. (Offered: Every spring)
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