TRC 3300 - Research Methods and Evaluation

Credits: 3 hrs

Recreation and leisure studies should be evaluated for efficiency and effectiveness in order to secure the highest customer satisfaction. Professionals in leisure and recreation should acquire skills and knowledge to make an informed decision by conducting scientific evaluative studies. This course covers methods and techniques of research and evaluation in the areas of leisure and recreation. Included are: selection and definition of a problem, review of literature, data collection, analysis and interpretation, and proposal development. A review of current research and the tools and techniques of evaluation are also course objectives.
Student Learning Outcome: Critical Thinking