FCS 697 Research Methods in FCS
Introduces family and consumer science students to the research process as informed consumers and future investigators. Topics include the research process; quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and action research designs; and evaluation of research statistics. Includes scientific writing, strategies for conducting literature searches, research ethics, and elements of a research proposal. Prerequisite: EDPS 641 or 642 or BIO 548 or HSC 687 or permission of the department chairperson. Open only to departmental majors.