EDD 8899 Quantitative Research and Statistical Analysis

The successful EDD student will demonstrate the ability to design and evaluate quantitative research. EDD students will gain a general knowledge of both descriptive and inferential statistics, and the ability to utilize tools such as SPSS software in the evaluation of quantitative research. The course will be taught with each class consisting of both the exploration of a research study and the production of a statistical product requiring the relevant statistical procedure. Additionally, for each exercise, the EDD student will complete an interpretative analysis of the results.

Registration Name

Quantitative Research & Stats

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Athens and Demorest: First Fall in sequence

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Understand the fundamentals of quantitative research and statistical inquiry. 
2. Conduct basic statistical analyses through SPSS. 
3. Propose a quantitative research study in preparation for future dissertation research.