Research, Statistics & Measurement (RSM)

This Master of Science program prepares research specialists. The curriculum is designed to develop ability in statistical analysis, construction of psychological and educational tests and questionnaires, research methodology, quantitative analysis,
evaluation of social and educational programs and personnel, operations research, and computer applications using different software for mainframes and personal computers.

Admission

To be accepted to the RSM program at Southern Connecticut State University candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a bachelor's degree
• Have an undergraduate quality point ratio of at least 2.7 with evidence of achievement in research-related courses.
• Pass a personal interview conducted by an RSM faculty member using the Behavior Event Interviewing (BEI) methodology.

Program Requirements

Research Methods and Evaluation Courses (two courses required)
RSM 594 - Methods of Research and Evaluation in the Behavioral Sciences
RSM 630 - Survey Research and Survey Sampling for the Behavioral Sciences
RSM 650 - Operations Research

Statistics Courses(four courses required)
RSM 593 - PRobability and Statistical Inference
RSM 597 - Research Design and Analysis of Variance and Covariance
RSM 610 – Applied Regression/Correlational Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences
RSM 620 – Multivariate Analysis

Test and Measurement Courses (one course required)
RSM 595 – Psychological and Educational Measurements: Psychometric Theory

Computer Programming (two course required)
CSC 515 – Computer Programming for the Behavioral Scientist
CSC 516 – Advanced Computer Programming for the Behavioral Scientist

Other Electives
RSM 591 – Educational Measurement for Classroom Teachers
EDU 592 – Research in Education
RSM 598 – Evaluation of Programs and Personnel
MKT 425 - Marketing Research

Degree Requirement
RSM 590 – Thesis Seminar

Thesis Requirements

In addition to course work delineated in the student’s plan of study, students will conduct research and write a thesis. The thesis will follow the guidelines published by the Graduate School as well as the format of the American Psychological Association. RSM 590, Thesis Seminar, will provide students with the instruction, materials and frameworks to initiate their thesis. The product of RSM 590 will be a thesis proposal.

Exit Requirements

RSM students will be provided with the materials and instruction to enable them to create a portfolio of work products demonstrating accomplishment of course objectives. The portfolio will contain such work products as action research assignments, class projects, faculty assessment feedback, video taped presentations of research results, etc. In order to successfully exit the program, each student’s portfolio must consist of 14 products that have met RSM program standards and reviewed as acceptable by the RSM program director.

Application Packet

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