Introduction to research methodology relevant to human development and family studies including research designs, statistical significance, components and evaluation of empirical research articles, and ethical principles. Formulation of research questions and hypotheses.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate and compare different sources of knowledge related to human development and family studies.?
- Identify?and?differentiate?the purpose of?structural elements of an empirical research article?in the field of human development and family studies.?
- Write testable research questions and hypotheses.
- Summarize appropriate?research?methods?(e.g.,?study designs, instruments) and statistical information (e.g., descriptive statistics, inferential tests, statistical significance) to address research questions.
- Demonstrate effective written?communication skills?appropriate to?research in the field of human development and?family studies.
- Outline?ethical principles?in conducting research with human participants?of all ages,?including?ethical practices of equity, inclusion, and?cultural?responsiveness.
Prerequisite
HDFS 101 (Lifespan Development (GT-SS3)) or PSY 100 (General Psychology (GT-SS3)) or may be taken concurrently.
Textbooks and Materials
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