Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery
The main purpose of this course is to focus on good questions and how to answer them. This is essential to making considered decisions as a leader in any organization or in your life overall. Topics will include the basis of human curiosity, development of questions, connections between questions and approaches to information gathering design , variable measurement, sampling, the differences between experimental and non-experimental designs, data analysis, reporting and the ethics of inquiry projects.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 9 hours
- Course by University of North Texas
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The main purpose of this course is to focus on good questions and how to answer them. This is essential to making considered decisions as a leader in any organization or in your life overall. Topics will include the basis of human curiosity, development of questions, connections between questions and approaches to information gathering design , variable measurement, sampling, the differences between experimental and non-experimental designs, data analysis, reporting and the ethics of inquiry projects. Emphasis will be placed on approaches used in the social sciences (i.e., sociology, psychology, anthropology), but we will also discuss how others (i.e., natural scientists, business analysts) might approach the inquiry process. No prior knowledge of statistics is required for this course.Modules
Welcome and Additional Resources
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1
Videos
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6
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Introduce Yourself
1
Videos
- Welcome to the Course!
6
Readings
- Copyright Notice for MOOCs
- Course Syllabus
- Elements of Critical Thinking: An Overview - A Resource We Will Refer to in This Class
- Study Tips for this Course
- Connecting UNT, Applied Arts and Sciences, and This Course
- My Day in the Life at UNT
Introduction to the Inquiry Process
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3
Videos
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4
Readings
3
Videos
- Introduction to the Inquiry Process
- What is Curiosity?
- Intro to Readings for Week 1
4
Readings
- Week 1 Overview
- What is the Process of Inquiry?
- Inquiry Approaches: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods
- Glossary: The Process of Inquiry
Components of Inquiry Design
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2
Videos
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4
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Process of Inquiry
2
Videos
- The Components of Inquiry Design
- What is a Theory?
4
Readings
- Inquiry Components
- Systematically Asking Questions
- What is a Theory?
- Glossary: Inquiry Terminology
Career Spotlight
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1
Videos
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3
Readings
1
Videos
- Using Inquiry as Professionals
3
Readings
- Using Inquiry: An Interview with Dr. Krisstal Clayton
- Join UNT's BAAS Program Today!
- Join UNT's BSGB Program Today!
How To Conceptualize and Operationalize Research
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2
Videos
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7
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Conceptualize and Operationalize Research
2
Videos
- Intro to Readings for Week 2
- Conceptualize and Operationalize Inquiry Process
7
Readings
- Week 2 Overview
- Relationships Between Variables
- Questions and Hypotheses
- Conceptualization and Operationalization (Part 1 of 2)
- Conceptualization and Operationalization (Part 2 of 2)
- Glossary: Conceptualizing and Operationalizing Inquiry
- Glossary: Inquiry Design
Career Spotlight
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Interview with Dr. Keleher
1
Readings
- Using Inquiry: An Interview with Dr. Shannon Keleher
Review of the Background Literature and Writing
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2
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Literature Review
2
Videos
- What is Literature Review?
- Intro to Readings for Week 3
3
Readings
- Week 3 Overview
- Review of the Background Literature and Writing
- Glossary: Background Research
Career Spotlight
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Interview with Dr. Simon
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Readings
- Using Inquiry: An Interview with Dr. Jason Simon
Literature Review Assignment
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Literature Review Assignment (Optional)
What is Sampling and Why is it Important?
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2
Videos
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6
Readings
2
Videos
- What is Sampling and Why is it Important?
- Intro to Readings for Week 4
6
Readings
- Week 4 Overview
- Sampling
- Basic Statistics Concepts
- Reliability and Validity
- Creating a Representative Sample
- Glossary: Importance of Sampling
Ethical Issues in Research
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6
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Sampling and Ethical Issues in Research
6
Readings
- Ethical Issues Overview
- Voluntary Participation
- No Harm to Participants
- More Ethical Issues
- Proposals
- Glossary: Ethical Issues
Career Spotlight
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1
Videos
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4
Readings
1
Videos
- Interview with Dr. Cooley
4
Readings
- Using Inquiry: An Interview with Dr. Jason Cooley
- My Day in the Life at UNT
- Join UNT's BAAS Program Today!
- Join UNT's BSGB Program Today!
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"Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery" is a foundational course in Personal Development offered by Coursera. Taught by an expert instructor, it delves into crafting good questions, essential for leadership and decision-making. Covering human curiosity, question development, information gathering, variable measurement, sampling, design types, data analysis, and ethics, it emphasizes social sciences but is applicable across various fields. The course spans 540 minutes and is available through Starter and Professional subscription plans. Ideal for those seeking to enhance their inquiry and research skills without prior statistical knowledge.
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