Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEES-0016
Organization's ID:
TEES - 0016
Organization:
U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
9 weeks (8 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 2 Research Methods
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students to work independently and review relevant research literature in order to develop a viable research question/problem statement suitable for investigation. Each student will formulate a specific research plan including selection of appropriate data collection and analysis methods and scheduling the sequence of steps that will be required to answer the question/present appropriate courses of actions for the problem.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Formulate a specific research plan including data collection and analysis methods
  • Prepare an original research project/staff study utilizing appropriate research methods
  • Develop a viable research question problem statement suitable for investigation

General Topics:

  • Defining the research problem
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Quantitative research methods
  • Formulating a research plan
  • Researching, designing, developing, and writing staff study on a special problem
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials