Introduction to Research design and methods, with focus on critical thinking, research techniques, and adopting a unifying theory of research. Content includes theory of research (concepts, types of validity, design, and analytical framework to review research findings); the practice of research (formulating researchable questions, operational variables, literature review) including applications to CED theory, policy and practice; sampling, measurement, analysis; critique of CED research design in policy, evaluation and applied studies; and reporting research results. A parallel CED801 Lab in Statistic/SPSS is required. PREREQUISITE: Graduate-level Statistics or MAT220.