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Joseph W. Janes
INSC 571
Seattle Campus
Describes uses, characteristics, and theoretical bases of research methods and data analysis techniques used in quantitative research, emphasizing uses in information and library science. Topics include experimental design, descriptive and inferential statistics, the normal distribution, elementary probability, nonparametric statistics, and exploratory data analysis techniques. Prerequisite: INSC 570.
Class description
At the end of this course, it is expected that students will:
• understand and be able to use quantitative research methods such as experimental design and surveys
• understand and be able to use exploratory data analysis techniques, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and hypothesis testing
• understand the importance and use of nonparametric statistics, and be able to conduct some tests using these techniques
• understand, appreciate, and be able to evaluate the use of other, more advanced techniques
• understand the proper role of statistics in the research process in information and library studies
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
lecture and demonstration
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
weekly problem sets
problem sets, examinations
