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Research Methods in Comm Studies (201-0-71)

Instructors

Rajiv Kumar Mishra

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 1-300: Tues, Su 2:30PM - 3:45PM (AST)

Overview of class

This course introduces students to the basic research concepts, methods, and tools used to design, conduct, and interpret studies in communication and other fields. We will examine both quantitative and qualitative approaches, including experiments, surveys/interviews, ethnography, field research and content analysis. The course investigates the basic process common to investigations of a variety of research questions from the communication field. Students will become critical and informed research consumers, developing proficiency at evaluating research. Additionally, students will learn how to design an original study to answer a research question.

Registration Requirements


  • Prerequisites: None

  • Open to sophomores and above, MIT majors only

  • Required for MIT sophomores

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for COMM Majors who are Sophomores and above.