CS6023 Research Methods and Presentations - Class Interest Survey Assignment

Report Due on or before:

The ONLY assignment that may be re-written for potential grade improvement

Prof. Richard Halstead-Nussloch

rhalstea@spsu.edu 528-5509

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the assignment, each student will be able to:

• Develop items for a survey questionnaire.
• Plan, design, and implement a small survey.
• Plan, design, and implement an analysis of survey results.
• Report survey results

For the first two weeks of the assignment

• Review prior surveys, and participate in class discussion of survey research and survey methods.
• Develop objectives, new items, and modify items for the CS6023 class survey.
• Review prior survey reports and prepare and plan for your report. Begin developing your report of survey results.

For the second two weeks of the assignment

• Read the materials on surveys in preparation for writing your survey report.
• Participate in the CS6023 Initial Class Survey.
• Obtain a copy of the data from the CS6023 Initial Class Survey, as you will require these data for your report.
• Participate in the class discussion on survey methods, descriptive data analysis, and reporting.

For the third two weeks of the assignment

• Analyze the survey data collected in class and complete writing your survey report.
• Participate in the class discussion and interpretation of the CS6023 Initial Class Survey.
• Hand in your report on or before the due date.

Note: that any report from this assignment (Class Interest Survey Report) receiving a grade of B+ or lower may be re-written once, for potential grade improvement. Normally, the highest grade achievable on a re-write is an A-. Note further that the 2nd homework assignment is the only opportunity for re-write to improve one's grade.

Note: that this report must be written using the report format prescribed in Tips and Techniques for Performing and Presenting Research