Community, Environment and Development Research Methods

Catalog description

CED 404 teaches students practical approaches to empirical research in the areas of community, environment, and development (CED). Through classroom work and the data lab, the course covers research tools commonly used by CED professionals at the local level, including secondary data analysis, surveys, focus groups, and participatory research. As importantly, students learn and practice the basic mindset required for developing and exploring research questions. Students discuss and practice appropriate methods for presenting research results, including writing for different genres. The course includes a weekly data lab for hands-on work.