In the doctoral qualifying exam, questions are asked from three main areas. Information and recommended sources for each area are provided below.
Important: The exam format and content may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult the instructor who will prepare the questions for the relevant term.
Instructional Design and Technology
This area focuses on how instruction is planned, designed, developed, and implemented. It covers instructional models, design principles, technology integration, and the creation of effective learning environments. It is recommended that you study for this question using the following sources.
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Reiser & Dempsey – “Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology”
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Readings of the CEIT 652 Theories of Learning and Instruction
Research Design
This area covers the fundamentals of planning educational research, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method designs; sampling; instrumentation; validity and reliability; and the overall research process. It is recommended that you study for this question using the following sources.
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Fraenkel, Wallen & Hyun – “How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education”
Statistics
This section includes fundamental statistical concepts in the behavioral sciences, such as descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, and various inferential analyses. It is recommended that you study for this question using the following sources.
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Gravetter & Wallnau – “Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences”