FOUN 8104 - Research Strategies in Educational Administration
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 42520,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Karen Larwin
Email: khlarwin@ysu.edu
Course Description
8104. Research Strategies in Educational Administration. An examination of major research methodologies and a preview of the different paradigms and assumptions that underlie controlled disciplined inquiries. Techniques associated with particular methodologies in educational administration will be introduced, and their strengths and weaknesses will be analyzed. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The Research Methods: The Essential Knowledge Base | Trochim, W.M.K.,Donnelly, J.P., and Arora, K. | 13: 978-1133954774 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Pages 1-51 in Research Methods Knowledge Base | Foundation of research and ethics in research | Discussion Board Post, CITI Training Activity, Reading Quiz |
| 10/26 | Sampling Section of Trochim 77-104 | Using sampling and inference in research | Discussion Board Post, Avoid Plagiarism Activity, Sampling Activity, Reading Quiz |
| 11/2 | Pages 109-142 in Trochim; Sullivan G. M. (2011; Frisbie, D. A. (2005). | Compare/Contrast Reliability and Validity in Measurement | Discussion Board Post, Measurement Paper Response, Reading Quiz |
| 11/9 | Pages 145-201 in Trochim | Use survey research for item analysis | Discussion Board Post, Item Analysis Activity, Reading Quiz |
| 11/16 | Pages 203-274 in Trochim; Sherman, G. D., Haidt, J., & Coan, J. A. (2009). | Use research design to support causal analysis | Discussion Board Post, External Validity Causal Claims, Reading Quiz |
| 11/23 | Pages 279-326 in Trochim;Gliner, J., Leech, N., Morgan, G. (2002). ;Levine, T., Weber, R., Hullett, C., Park, H., Massi Lindsey, L. (2008); Nuzzo, R. (2014);Schumm, W. (2012) | Defend approaches to drawing conclusions from research | Discussion Board Post, Paper Response on NHST, Reading Quiz |
| 11/30 | Pages 327-343 in Trochim | Assessing the use of probability in research | Discussion Board Post, NHST Activity, Reading Quiz (optional), Validity Threats Activity |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.