Course analyzes how communication scholars employ different research designs and methodological approaches in communication research. Students engage with different research methods through projects and exams. The Department strongly suggests that students take Communication Theory before Research Methods in Communication, or at least take the course in the same semester as Research Methods.

The following courses may also substitute:

MATH 105 Basic Probability and Statistics
MATH 230 Applied Statistics
MATH 235 Biostatistics
PSYC 210 Quantitative Methods
PSYC 310 Research Methods
SOAN 279 Methods of Social Research

OWU Units: 1.00. Crosslisting(s): None. Prerequisite(s): None. Corequisite(s): None. Antirequisite(s): None. Fee: None. Core Competency: Question Scientifically. Offered: TBD.