This course familiarizes the student with the following research activities: formulating researchable topics; survey of the literature; conceptualization of research proposals including theoretical background, hypotheses, and statements for empirical research; data gathering strategies such as participant observation; questionnaires, interviews, archival research, and indirect methods; evaluation research and policy implications; data processing and data analysis including descriptive and inferential statistics; and report writing and strategies for disseminating information.
- Teacher: Mauricio Calderon