Research and Field Methods in Urban and Regional Studies.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: STAT 208 or STAT 210 . Introduces students to a variety of field and research techniques used to gather and analyze information to study urban and regional issues. Key topics include designing a research project, developing and implementing surveys, conducting focus groups and observation, analyzing data statistically, interpreting and reporting results, and utilizing secondary information.