HDP22242

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides a critical introduction to the principles, methods, and techniques of social science research. Topics include source credibility, research ethics, sociocultural considerations, researcher objectivity and biases, research questions, theory and hypotheses, qualitative research (e.g., interviews, participant observations), quantitative research (e.g., experiments, surveys and polls), basics of data analysis, interpretation of findings, study limitations, and the importance of replication. We will also discuss how to synthesize, evaluate and integrate research studies on a topic and how to present research so it is understandable, interesting and compelling to different audiences. The course is designed to make you a more informed consumer of scientific research through discussion, analysis, and hands-on practice.SPECIAL NOTES: