Introduction to Research Methods ((3))

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This course develops an awareness of research methodology, assessment, and evaluation of children and families as represented in the body of Child Development literature. An emphasis is placed on research as applied to children and families of diverse cultural, socio-economic, and life-style backgrounds, as well as data collection strategies, reliability, validity, ethics, and values. The course is intended to increase student's ability to locate, understand, critique, report and use child development research.