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[Course] PL361 [Title] RESEARCH METHODS I [Crdts] 3 [Department] Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership [Scope] 
This course provides cadets with detailed practical knowledge and skills in the scientific analysis of human behavior. The course content begins with a review of the terms and philosophy of the scientific method as well as basic research concepts. Several research designs, primarily non-experimental methods, provide cadets with a better understanding of research techniques and how they affect the results of a study. Basic methods of data analysis, to include descriptive and inferential statistics, will be covered. Groups of cadets will conduct research projects on a topic of their choice using naturalistic observation.
USMA Course Offerings Fall 2012-2013 :: Academics :: USNA
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