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Spring 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Upper DivisionData from last updated 11/17/2025
Spring 2026
This course presents a sequence of journal articles and exercises that help introduce the foundational concepts of the course, including: research design, reliability and validity, various methodologies commonly used in educational research, and basic quantitative and qualitative data analyses. In addition, contrasting research conclusions are shown in the articles to help students learn why careful analysis of articles and their theoretical framing is critical to evaluating their conclusions.
Learning Outcomes1Find research literature.
2Read and critique educational research.
3Deepen knowledge of at least one research area in education.
4Design, conduct, analyze, and write a research project.
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