EDD 9901 Dissertation Applied Research I

This course provides the candidatewith the knowledge and skills to develop a research plan which will prepare him or her to write a dissertation prospectus. The candidate will first develop a model that will guide the development of the research questions, hypotheses, instrument choice and research design. Once the model is agreed upon, students will investigate and decide upon instruments to use and sample sizes that may be necessary. With those decisions made, the research questions and hypotheses can be developed. Throughout the course, candidates will work toward developing the following aspects of their studies: 

• Statement of the problem 

• Statement of the purpose of the Study 

• Research questions(s)/hypothesis 

• Choice of instrument(s) to be used (including validity/reliability evidence) 

• Outline for literature review

Registration Name

Dissertation Applied Research I

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Athens and Demorest: Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explore several lines of research about a problem of practice related to the candidate’s area of certification. 
2. Use quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research methods to propose potential dissertation research projects.