410.615.01
Research Design in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
In-Person
Tu, Th, 9:00 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
One term biostatistics or consent of instructor. Social or behavioral sciences recommended.
Enrollment Restriction
This course is not restricted.
This class is designed to make you think about research, research design, and research methods. You will also have an opportunity to follow a strand of research through to completion.
Introduces students to the fundamental components of research, both theoretically and through hands-on activities. Tackles a growingly important issue (referred below as the “Class Topic”): how do we empower parents to raise children who use social media responsibly?
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the role and importance of the scientific method
- Identify relevant ethical issues surrounding social science research
- Evaluate and critique existing social science research
- Evaluate qualitative and quantitative research designs
- Develop research aims intended to answer social science questions relevant to public health
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Participation
- 5% Homework
- 20% Presentation(s)
- 30% Midterm
- 35% Final Paper
This is the onsite section of a course also held virtual/online. You are responsible for the modality in which you register.