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CRIM.6910 Advanced Research Design (Formerly 44.691)

Id: 037108 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

This course focuses on measurement and data development strategies and techniques to facilitate effective statistical analysis. Topics include the logic of causal inquiry and inference, the elaboration paradigm and model specification, handling threats to internal validity, hierarchies of design structure (experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental), linking design structure to affect estimation strategies, and analyzing design elements in published literature. Students will select a research topic in consultation with the instructor and prepare a written comparative design analysis.

Prerequisites

CRIM.591 Research Design, and CJC-PHD Students only.

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