Integrative Comm-Based Rsrch I

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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to research methods used to conduct applied human rights community research and program evaluation. A specific emphasis will be placed on core research principles and concepts within the context of quantitative and qualitative research methods. During the semester, students will have an opportunity to develop an understanding of the socio-historical and political contexts of research, stimulate scholarly thought about research interests, and begin the process of developing a professional identity as a scientist-practitioner. Students will explore a range of topics including epistemology, research, and methods; theoretical models in research; ethics in research; quantitative and qualitative research design, measurement, sampling, and analysis; and applied statistics. Offered: fall.