DVM 5101 Research Methods

3 units
International Development and Globalization
Faculty of Social Sciences
Research methods in international development and global studies. Analysis of epistemological foundations as well as ethical and practical issues associated with qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methodologies. Discussions of key aspects of research proposal development (stages, formulating sharp research questions, nature of a literature review).

Components:

Seminar

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall

French Equivalent:

Organized

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4.27

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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