EDL 800 - Survey of Research Theory, Design, and Methods.

Admission to Ed.D. Program, concurrent election of EDL 801. (3).

Core knowledge and skills needed to comprehend, analyze and design research at the doctoral level. Exploration of the philosophy of statistics, the importance of theory in research, and research processes. Introduction to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research design. Emphasis on ethical and social change implications of conducting research, producing knowledge, and engaging in scholarship. Students apply and synthesize knowledge and skills by developing elements of simple research plans.