Introduction to Communication Research Methods

ACOM-275-1311

University at Albany

  • Semester
    Winter 25/26
  • Instructor
    Ashley Gimbal
  • Start Date
    12-22-2025
  • Total Credits
    3
  • Call to Register
    518-442-5140

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Students will learn how to evaluate research and follow the steps in completing a research project including hypothesis development, collecting and analyzing data. This course will focus specifically on the role of research in the communication discipline and provide a foundation of the fundamental components of the research process. Communication majors, but not minors, need a statistics class to advance. Prerequisite(s): open to Communication majors, minors and intended Communication majors.
Course Area: Communication Studies
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 12-22-2025 - 01-16-2026
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Instructor: Ashley Gimbal
Local Course ID: 26WI_ALB_ACOM275_0001
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