FCL 519 - 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 519; students may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(5)

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.
Independently manage data, perform data analysis, and interpret results.
Prepare and effectively deliver a research presentation.
Evaluate social science research critically.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/19/2019

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations Ellensburg

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