IT&C
601
Intro to Research
Hours
3.0 Credit, 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
Semester
Fall
Foundations and historical context of research in IT and cybersecurity; thinking like a researcher; the scientific method; the research process; empirical research approaches; empirical data collection and analysis; role of the researcher and human subjects; participant selection and sampling; qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods; conducting peer-review and analysis; ethical responsibility.
Scientific method
Explain how the scientific method is used to develop new knowledge.
Role of Research
Describe the role of research in engineering and technology disciplines.
Research Process
Apply strategies employed by researchers, including theorizing, induction, deduction, hypothesizing, planning, analysis, and interpretation.
Research Designs and Methods
Explain the benefits and limitations of different empirical research designs (experimental, observational) and methods, including measurement of constructs, reliability and validity, and sampling methods.
Data Analysis
Explain qualitative and quantitative data analysis strategies and compare and contrast their benefits and limitations.
Research Plan and Human Subjects
Develop a research design and plan appropriate for a selected research question or objective inclusive of ethical considerations working with human subjects, data collection, analysis, and associated instruments.
Article Review
Analyze a research paper and conduct a peer-review using appropriate research terminology and models.