Survey Research Consulting

Catalog description

Provides students with real-world experience in the application of social science methodology, specifically survey research. The course is designed to strengthen social science research methods skills as well as competencies in professional communication and collaboration. Students, as a class, will work on a small-scale project (e.g. needs assessment, program evaluation, marketing study, etc.) for a "client" - a non-profit organization, government agency, small business, or academic institute - who has agreed to collaborate as a service learning opportunity. The client is not paying for this service and understands the limitations of working with consultants-in-training. However, the course will strive to adhere to the highest standards in both survey research practice and the client-consultant relationship. Also listed as PS-325 .