Introduction to Course

Advanced research methods examines statistical approaches from a practical viewpoint using SPSS and AMOS, a powerful tool for statistical modeling. The course aim is to introduce students to a variety of statistical research techniques as well as enhance their ability to generate, read, and interpret research findings. Ultimately the goal is for students to become better users and readers of research and workplace data. Our task is to learn how to analyze data sensibly and in context in order to enhance decision-making and organizational performance. The softwares also provides us with the means to define, manipulate, explore, tabulate, and sort data. The assigned textbooks provide programing scripts and datasets for practice and homework assignments