Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CDSE-0034
Organization's ID:
ED 508
Location:
Online
Length:
16 weeks (35 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Graduate 3 Research Design and 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 the students' abilities to effectively use and apply this knowledge as security leaders in the DoD.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze at least three research approaches
  • Analyze the qualitative research method for use in their workplace
  • Analyze quantitative data
  • Evaluate quantitative research data collection
  • Create mixed methods research
  • Create developed data relationships using data mining processes and tool
  • Create findings reports on data using mixed methods
  • Analyze research design
  • Analyze qualitative data by examining the stages of qualitative research methods
  • Analyze a target population using a sampling methodology
  • Evaluate applied statistics
  • Evaluate statistical data
  • Evaluate comparative/inferential statistic
  • Create quantitative findings in written form
  • Create meaningful and valid research reports
  • Create research in the security environment

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, and 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)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials