Course Title: Research Methods - 220
Credits: 3 (Approx. 42 work-hours)
Instructor: James O'Heare, CABC. (Primary Instructor) & Paul D. Clarke, B.Sc., M.S. (Advising Instructor)
Course Description
This course will introduce the student to research design. The course will review the basics of designing and carrying out research projects. How science operates, hypothesis formulation, basic statistical representations, logic and research, and experimental design are described.
With a foundational understanding of research methods the student will be in a position to evaluate the research findings they come across in their studies as well as design and carry out research projects of their own.
Don't be afraid of the statistics component. The course will focus on research design and conceptual aspects rather than intensive mathematical aspects.
The student will have the opportunity to prepare a research proposal for this course. An exam will also be required.
Students should emerge from this course with a foundationalunderstanding of:
Course Texts
Enrollment Package Includes
- Coursework document with assignments and course notes
- Student Handbook
- Access to Classroom, with transcripts from Guest Visits and handouts
- Free membership with IIACAB and to all issues of its journal JACAB
- Access to your Instructor for one-on-one guidance
Schedule
The course begins as soon as your enrollment is complete and you receive your enrollment package. Although we allow 4 months for this course, you are free to complete the course sooner if you can, and we do allow extensions if need be.
Prerequisites
None
Tuition
$300 Cdn. (Currency Converter) + 4% fee for for online payments. Textbooks not included in tuition. They may be purchased through http://www.dogwise.com, http://www.amazon.com, http://www.abebooks.com or http://www.half.com in most cases. Also check the Student Library. Canadian Residents 5% GST.
Enrollment
Visit the "ENROLL" page and follow the application instructions.