This course focuses on quantitative and qualitative research methods for dissertation research; research chain of reasoning; problems (questions), hypotheses, multivariate models; and literature review. The purpose of this course is to provide learning experiences that will help students synthesize and integrate knowledge that will lead to the development of an acceptable research proposal (prospectus) that may be used for the dissertation study. The product of this course is a researchable proposal. DEED 728 focuses on qualitative and quantitative research methods for dissertation, research chain of reasoning, problems (questions), hypotheses, multivariate models and literature review. The product of this class is a researchable proposal.

Provides graduate students and fellows with techniques that enhance both validity and responsible conduct in scientific practice. Topics include study design, laboratory practice, treatment of data, human and animal research, intellectual property, preparation of proposals, research papers, posters, and oral presentations. Also discussed are mentoring relationships and career options. Aspects of responsible research conduct are integrated as appropriate to the specific topic under discussion. Subject satisfies the training grant requirements of the NIH for education in the responsible conduct of research. This course is designed to provide graduate students and postdoctoral associates with techniques that enhance both validity and responsible conduct in scientific practice. Lectures present practical steps for developing skills in scientific research and are combined with discussion of cases. The course covers study design, preparation of proposals and manuscripts, peer review, authorship, use of humans and non-human animals in research, allegations of misconduct, and intellectual property. Also discussed are mentoring relationships and career options. Aspects of responsible research conduct are integrated into lectures and case discussion as appropriate to the specific topic. This course also satisfies the training grant requirements of the NIH for education in the responsible conduct of research.