Reading Assignment for Section 2.4
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 2.4: Methodological Concerns.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you’ll understand the importance of research methods in ensuring the value and accuracy of academic research. You’ll learn to critically evaluate research methods, distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research, and recognize the characteristics of experimental and nonexperimental studies. Additionally, you’ll develop skills to assess the quality of research evidence, focusing on measurement validity, reliability, and understanding statistical significance versus effect size. You’ll also gain proficiency in ethical research practices, including avoiding plagiarism and ensuring comprehensive and accurate reporting of research methods and findings.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.4
- SLO 1: Understand the importance of research methods in ensuring the value and accuracy of academic research, including the ability to critically evaluate research methods, comprehend the differences between quantitative and qualitative research, and recognize the characteristics of experimental and nonexperimental studies.
- SLO 2: Develop skills to assess the quality of research evidence, including the importance of measurement validity and reliability, understanding statistical significance versus effect size, and recognizing the limitations and potential flaws in empirical research methods, such as sampling issues and data analysis errors.
- SLO 3: Gain proficiency in ethical research practices, including understanding the concept of plagiarism, differentiating between common knowledge and information requiring citation, and recognizing the need for comprehensive and accurate reporting of research methods and findings.
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