DBA 9104:Quantitative Research Methods II

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission into Coles DBA program and completion of DBA 9102   
This course covers advanced statistical methods for analyzing quantitative data from empirical studies. Students extend research ideas from the first quantitative course and explore how advanced analytical software enables them to assess the measurement characteristics of variables, constructs, and relationships based on covariance analysis. Topics include application of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to develop valid and reliable constructs and to examine and improve measurement aspects of questionnaires.

The course requires a textbook and supporting articles. Articles provide examples of published research that students examine in class to learn how to apply advanced statistical methods and prepare research proposals. By the end of the course, students should know how to apply confirmatory factor analysis to ensure acceptable measurement criteria are met in their research.