ILRHR 9630 - Research Methods in HR/SHRM

Fall or spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: Ph.D candidates only.

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This is an introductory research methods course intended for first year doctoral students in applied social sciences. It is designed to lay the foundations of good empirical research. While students will be exposed to a variety of quantitative and qualitative methodological techniques, the course emphasizes the assumptions and the logic underlying social science research. The course will cover specific topics such as sampling, measurement, reliability, and validity. Students will learn a variety of approaches to research design, have experience critiquing research studies, and, by the end of the term, be equipped to make informed research design choices.