CDFS 519 - Research in Child Development and Family Science

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. CDFS 419 and CDFS 519 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Formerly FCL/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:
1/20/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
This course does not have an established scheduling pattern.