Measurement and Statistics

Design and analysis of research studies with multiple independent and dependent variables.

Considers causal modeling techniques, including path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and LISREL.

Consideration and application of topics in nonparametric statistics.

Survey of factor analytical applications in student's area of interest.

Introduction to test theory; mathematical bases for operational procedures; practical applications of theory.

An advanced course in the theory, principles. and techniques of measurement.

Theory and application of unidimensional and multi-dimensional scaling techniques.

Prepares teachers for activities in testing, grading, test construction, interpretation and use of test scores, and evaluation of instructional effectiveness.

Understand and develop tests that directly measure student achievement.

This course provides the skills essential to conceptualizing, designing, producing, administering, and interpreting educational and psychological scales and instruments. Focuses upon measures of achievement, aptitude, attitude, and interest.

An advanced course in research design and analysis. Primary emphasis is on increasing the validity of causal inferences made in quasi-experimental and observational studies.

A survey of selected types of educational research and appropriate related techniques; emphasis on criteria of validity.

May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours

May be repeated to a maximum of twenty-four (24) semester hours.

Supervised Research (1-4) (S/U grade only)

May be repeated to a maximum of four (4) semester hours. No limit on the doctoral degree. A maximum of three (3) hours may apply to the master's degree.

Supervised Teaching (1-4) (S/U grade only)

May be repeated to a maximum of four (4) semester hours. No limit on the doctoral degree. A maximum of three (3) hours may apply to the master's degree.

Thesis (1-6) (S/U grade only)

A minimum of six (6) semester hours is required.

Specialist in Education Thesis (1-6). (S/U grade only.)

A minimum of six (6) semester hours is required.

This course focuses on the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of qualitative data collected during interpretive research.

Research and Evaluation Seminar (1-2) (S/U grade only)

Problems and issues in educational research, evaluation, measurement, and statistics. Topics vary. May be repeated to a maximum of eight (8) semester hours. Four (4) semester hours are required for doctoral in evaluation, and eight (8) in other program tracks.

Examples of topics: item bias, adaptive testing. decision theory.

Seminar in Advanced Research Problems (1-3) (S/U grade only)

May be repeated to a maximum of fifteen (15) semester hours. For advanced doctoral students.

May be repeated in the same semester.

Courses in Program Evaluation (program now housed in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies)

Overview of current evaluation theory and models; emphasis on role evaluation in needs assessment and planning phase of program development.

Designing and implementing process, and outcome evaluation of innovative programs and program components.

This course will develop the students' skills in collecting qualitative data for program evaluation. Emphasized are the political context of evaluation and the strategies for ensuring the production of quality work.