410.815.01 RESEARCH DESIGN IN THE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES SEMINAR
Department:
Health Behavior and Society
Term: 3rd term
Credits: (2 credits)
Contact: Elaine Doherty
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructors:
- Elaine Doherty
- Cathy Maulsby
Description:
Engages the students in additional discussion about research design elements, provides hands-on experience with measurement and sampling issues using statistical software, as well as provides an opportunity to orally present a research design. Engages students in devising research questions and conceptual frameworks, conducting measurement validity and reliability diagnostics, conducting power analyses, exploring missing data problems and solutions, critiquing articles, and introducing qualitative analysis.
Student Evaluation: Three brief (1 to 2 page) written assignments, one 10 minute oral presentation, and class participation
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
- Friday 1:30 - 3:20
Enrollment Minimum: 8
Enrollment Maximum: 16
Instructor Consent:
For consent, contact: edoherty@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:
Concurrently enrolled in 410.615 Research Design in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail