SEC 215 Introduction to Research Methods
3 hours.
This course introduces research methods and aims to enhance students' knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Course coverage includes the language of research, literature review, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process. The course will expose students to statistical research tools and their use for basic statistics and fundamental data analysis techniques. Students will evaluate and analyze the scholarship on a research topic, identify scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles, and learn how to write a literature review.