RESEARCH METHODS IN OCCUPATIONAL AND TECHNICAL STUDIES

3 credits. Types of research, selection of problems, location of educational information, collection and classification of data, organization, presentation, and interpretation of findings. The focus is on conducting research in the student's content specialty area.

Applied Research Methods in Education is the foundation for life-long data-based decision making. This course prepares learners to think critically, question, and to use research methods to improve actions.