Research Design for Environmental Social Sciences

3 credits · Nicholas School of Environment

Examination of the concept of research (philosophy, epistemology, practice) along with methods used widely in the social sciences. Focus is on qualitative methods, and related research ethics, objectives, design, data collection, analysis, and presentation. Consideration of the relevance and utility of qualitative research methods for understanding human uses, values, interactions, and beliefs about the environment. Taught in Beaufort at Duke Marine Lab. Online course.