COM 2010 - Research Inquiry

Credits: 4

This course is offered to help students examine both quantitative and qualitative methodologies utilized by researchers in Communication. Students will be introduced to the concepts of research design, sampling, measurement, data collection, behavioral observation, statistical analysis and ethics. The difference between implications of humanistic/interpretive research and positivistic/objective research will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Communication majors only.
Fulfills: W in LS Core