Prep for Graduate & Prof Studies:Quantitative Research (HON 301)
Term: 2019-2020 School Year Fall Semester
Description
Honors students explore quantitative research, considering the historical context and reviewing the scientific method. Topics include characteristics of effective research formulating hypotheses, research design, collecting and interpreting data, communicating results and making recommendations. Each student consults with hi/her faculty advisor (or another academic mentor) during this course on details of proposals, such as summer research projects. Students have opportunities to visit graduate schools in the region. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors Program, or Permission of Dean of Arts and Sciences