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Course Meeting Times
Mondays, 6 PM - 9 PM, UTSA 1.208
Course Description
Explores the research domain of information studies (including institutional and other perspectives on the information/knowledge life cycle), the nature of fundamental and applied research efforts therein, and criticism of research thrusts and designs in articles published in heavily cited journals. Focuses on the critical evaluation of research results through a consideration of appropriate statistical sampling, design, testing and overall analysis. Employs electronic textbook with interactive quizzing and immediate feedback capability. Attempts to avoid the qualitative/quantitative methodology dichotomy.
Main course topics include various traditions and foundations of research, sampling, measurement, design, analysis (descriptive and inferential statistics), and the critical interpretation of literature and design of research.
Pre-requisite: Graduate standing.
Professor: Glynn Harmon
| Email: | gharmon@ischool.utexas.edu |
| Phone: | (512) 471-3972 |
| Office: | UTA 5.408 |
| Office Hours: | Immediately after class and Wednesdays 2-3PM, and by appointment |
Teaching Assistant: Elly Stevens
Last Modified: August 31 2009 18:07:38.
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