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RESEARCH METHODS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

HDFS 425
Course Description

Basics of research design used in studying family studies and individual development over the life course. Quantitative and qualitative research designs, participatory action research, and evaluation research, how research informs intervention and prevention programs.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.98

9.75% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.24% from Historical

A Rate
95.45%

66.31% from Historical

Class Size
44

7.46% from Historical

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