MAPA660 Inquiry and Data Analysis (3 cr.)

This course explores evaluating the research methodology and findings of relevant literature and reports as well as analysis of data.  Students learn outcome-based approaches to create and conduct program evaluation.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Select relevant research and literature in their field.
2. Evaluate the validity of data collection methodologies.
3. Interpret data sets.
4. Construct an outcome-based program evaluation.
5. Draw well-articulated conclusions.
6. Translate findings into understandable formats appropriate to the audience.