FCL 419 - Research in Family and Child Life

Description:
Methods of research used in studying families and relationships, including measurement, research design, ethics, sampling, and casual inference. Students will complete a research project emphasizing application of material. FCL 419 and FCL 519 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Formerly FS 419, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: FCL 101 and FCL 234.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain the importance of research in the scientific process and the benefits to the human condition
Apply principles of research methods in social sciences, including: sampling, design, measurement, ethics, and basic statistics
Evaluate causality using principles of causal inference and statistical interpretation
Conceptualize, design, and conduct a research study
Manage data, perform data analysis, and interpret results, with assistance
Prepare and effectively deliver a research presentation