Lecture, two hours; discussion, two hours. Introduction to empirical and analytical educational research. Intended for undergraduates interested in learning how to find, interpret, and evaluate research that investigates important questions around education and education systems. Overview of multiple methods of conceptualizing inquiry and gathering evidence, including qualitative (e.g., ethnographic, semi-structured interviews, case study), quantitative (e.g., surveys, experimental, descriptive), and mixed methods approaches. Introduction to software processing and analysis of data. Highlights ethics of conducting research in social sciences, and norms of conducting and reporting research in the field of education. Letter grading.