Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CDSE-0034
Organization's ID:
ED 508
Organization:
Center for Development of Security Excellence
Length:
16 weeks (35 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Graduate 3 research methods
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to quantitative and qualitative methods for conducting meaningful inquiry and research. Course focus areas include: research intent and design, methodology and technique, format and presentation, and data management and analysis informed by commonly used statistical methods. The course develops each student’s ability to effectively use and apply this knowledge as security leaders in the DoD.

Learning Outcomes:

  • prepare a preliminary research design for projects in their subject matter areas
  • present complex data or situations clearly
  • act as an educated consumer of data
  • accurately collect, analyze and report data
  • review and analyze research findings that affect their agency

General Topics:

  • The process of conducting research
  • Research design
  • Qualitative research
  • Qualitative data analysis
  • Quantitative research
  • Sampling concepts
  • Quantitative data collection methods
  • Applied statistics
  • Descriptive statistics and graphing
  • Comparative/inferential stats
  • Mixed methods research
  • Data mining
  • Writing about quantitative findings
  • Writing about qualitative or mixed methods findings
  • Critically critiquing research reports
  • Creating research in the security environment
  • Mixed methods research
  • Data mining
  • Writing about quantitative findings
  • Writing about qualitative or mixed methods findings
  • Critically critiquing research reports
  • Creating research in the security environment
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials