410.615.01
Research Design in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Tu, Th, 9:00 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Course Instructor(s)
Cathy Maulsby
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
One term biostatistics or consent of instructor. Social or behavioral sciences recommended.
Provides an overview of the design and conduct of research in the social and behavioral sciences as applied to public health. Drawing primarily from the research perspectives and methodologies of sociology, anthropology, and health promotion, students will examine: formulation of a research question, selection of a research design, selection of a study site and population, issues and methods of data collection, and measurement validity and reliability. Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the major types of research design used in the social sciences.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the role and importance of the scientific method
- Identify relevant ethical issues surrounding social science research
- Evaluate and critique existing social science research
- Evaluate qualitative and quantitative research designs
- Develop research aims intended to answer social science questions relevant to public health