DSRT 9036 Methodology & IRB
Develops the methodological foundation for the dissertation, including research design, data collection strategies, sampling procedures, instrumentation, and data analysis plans. Students will determine the most appropriate quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approach aligned to their research questions and Problem of Practice. Emphasis is placed on methodological rigor, validity/trustworthiness, ethical considerations, and feasibility. Students will prepare and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, including consent forms and data protection procedures. The course culminates in a completed Chapter 3 (Methodology) and IRB-ready submission, as well as the proposal defense.