The research methods requirement is designed to meet three objectives: (a) to provide students with a general knowledge of designing and implementing research studies; (b) to provide students with specialized knowledge of research issues in their respective fields of study; and (c) to prepare students for the design and conduct of dissertation research as well as for other research efforts in the post-dissertation stage.

The area requirement includes a minimum of 12 hours in research methods and analysis courses. In addition to course work in multiple regression, experimental design and structural modeling, students may also take courses in qualitative research methodology such as ethnographic field methods. Competence in research methods is viewed by the College of Business as an absolute must for all doctoral students.

The courses available in the catalog that will meet the research method requirement include:

Multiple Regression
Experimental Design
Structural Equation Modeling
Mathematical Statistics
Psychological Measurement
Ethnographic Field Methods
Research methods in Applied Psychology
Multivariate Statistical Methods
Advanced Marketing Research

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