FSOS2105: Methods in Family Research

Can children?s music be adapted and become profitable neoclassical french theatre? Is accuracy important when fighting with family members over social media? These are the important questions we can ask and answer in 2105! Methods in Family Research is a lecture-based course designed to introduce students to the general research process used by many family, developmental, and social scientists. The course is intended to help students learn the appropriate skills to critically engage with and analyze scientific materials and media in the world more broadly (e.g., evaluating a study reported in the news). Topics covered include the scientific method, research design, measurement, factors that influence researchers, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and critical reflection of methodologies. Nuances of diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded throughout the course material and students will receive the skills needed to ask and answer contemporary and crucial research questions in our increasingly connected world. prereq: STAT 3011 or PSTL 1004 or STAT 1001 or ESPY 3264 or ESPY 1261 or SOC 3811 or SOC 2550 or PSY 3801 or instr consent

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