ANZ 309 Research Methods (WI)
This course provides an introduction to descriptive, experimental and qua -si-experimental research methods. Students will learn about the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and will submit an IRB or IACUC application depending on each student's research topic. Descriptive data methods include distributions, normative data analysis and correlations. Experimental and quasi-experimental methods include using group and single-subject designs, analysis using basic inferential statistics (including t-tests, and analysis of variance), and analysis using visual analysis. The class will focus on designing effective research studies, appropriately analyzing data, and critical thinking skills so that students can meaningfully evaluate research claims. Examples in class and reviewed literature will focus on Anthrozoology topics and an emphasis will be on conducting research in Anthrozoology, as well as how clinical practitioners can implement scientific evaluation of their treatments in their clinical practices. Students will complete a comprehensive research project and paper.
Prerequisite
Take
MA 207 or
MA 315; Junior status, and Anthrozoology major.
Course Types
WI
Faculty
Feuerbacher, Erica |
Offered
Annual Fall Semester