Research Methods for Informatics

Program: Undergraduate
Course Areas
Required for an Informatics Degree

Catalog Description

Explore diverse research approaches to investigate informatics-related problems. Examine principles and hands-on practices of data collection and analysis with respect to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.

Instructor Description

In this age of information, we repeatedly hear the phrase “Do your research!”, but what does that mean? And more importantly, why does it matter? This course is broken into two parts designed to provide a foundation to begin answering these questions: 1. The first half of the course is an introduction to research, exploring what research is, what research can look like within the field of Informatics, and how Informatics research can be leveraged for social good. 2. The second half of the course dives deeper into “research methodology,” how research is done and some of the most common tools we use to explore the field’s most burning questions. Students will learn about the functions of qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as how the pieces of the research process fit together to explore challenges and potential solutions by applying human-centered values to the intersections of information, people, and technology. This course is held in-person and rather than exams, assignments are designed to encourage students to apply course concepts to their own interests. Students will leave this course empowered as citizens to critically evaluate research in terms of process, ethics, and equity.

Restrictions

Restricted to Informatics majors and students pursuing the Informatics minor.
Skills and Knowledge
Problem-Solving
Topics and Concepts
Critical Thinking
Research Methods
Qualitative Methods
Quantitative Methods

Scheduled and Upcoming Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
I 305: Research Methods for Informatics

Kayla Booth

Fall Term 2025
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm
  • 3:30 pm
  • UTC
  • UTC
  • 4.112
  • 4.112
I 305: Research Methods for Informatics

Brian McInnis

Fall Term 2025
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:00 am
  • 12:30 pm
  • 12:30 pm
  • SZB
  • SZB
  • 3.508
  • 2.802
I 305: Research Methods for Informatics

Kayla Booth Syllabus

Spring Term 2025
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
  • 02:00 PM
  • 02:00 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • SZB
  • SZB
  • 3.508
  • 3.508

Past Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
I 305: Research Methods for Informatics

Kayla Booth Syllabus

Spring Term 2024
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
  • 02:00 PM
  • 02:00 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • PAR
  • PAR
  • 301
  • 301
I 305: Research Methods for Informatics

Brian McInnis Syllabus

Fall Term 2024
  • Wednesday
  • Friday
  • 09:30 AM
  • 09:30 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • SZB
  • SZB
  • 3.508
  • 3.508
I 305: Research Methods for Informatics

Kayla Booth Syllabus

Fall Term 2024
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
  • 02:00 PM
  • 02:00 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • SZB
  • SZB
  • 3.508
  • 3.508
I 305: Research Methods for Informatics

Kayla Booth Syllabus

Spring Term 2023
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
  • 02:00 PM
  • 02:00 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • PAR
  • PAR
  • 304
  • 304
I 305: Research Methods for Informatics

Taylor M. Smith Syllabus

Fall Term 2023
  • Wednesday
  • Friday
  • 09:30 AM
  • 09:30 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • ART
  • ART
  • 1.110
  • 1.110
I 305: Research Methods for Informatics

Kayla Booth Syllabus

Fall Term 2023
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
  • 02:00 PM
  • 02:00 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • CMA
  • CMA
  • 3.114
  • 3.114
I 305: Research Methods for Informatics

Kayla Booth

Fall Term 2022
  • Wednesday
  • Friday
  • 02:00 PM
  • 02:00 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • 03:30 PM
  • PAR
  • PAR
  • 101
  • 101