Description
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
** available as of 06/15/2025
Prerequisites: Restricted to MS in Digital Advertising Students.

This course is students to get familiar with sophisticated statistical techniques and data analysis procedures in conducting academic research in the field of advertising. The course will cover topics such as experimental design, survey design, regression analysis, moderation analysis, mediation analysis, structural equation modeling, and longitudinal data analysis. Hands-on sessions using statistical software (e.g., SPSS) will be integral, allowing students to gain practical experience with real datasets. The course will culminate in a final project where students will apply learned methods to a research question of their choice, fostering skills in research design, data analysis, and scholarly communication.

Outcomes: Understand and apply advanced statistical methods in research; Proficiently use statistical software for data analysis; Design and execute quantitative research studies; Interpret and critically evaluate quantitative research findings; Communicate research findings effectively through written and oral presentations; Develop a research project proposal using advanced quantitative methods.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
3
Offering
Course
COMM 466
Academic Group
School of Communication
Academic Organization
Communication