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FIW-5124: Research Design in Social and Ecological Sciences

Description: Advanced theory and methods for research in conservation, human dimensions, and applied fish and wildlife management. Philosophical concepts and rationale underlying the scientific method, hypothesis testing, sampling techniques, and types of evidence and data for social and ecological research applications. Principles of strong research design, development of research hypotheses and objectives, discussion of meaningful ecological and social effect sizes. Pre: Graduate standing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 1

Average GPA: 4.00 (rounds to A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 100.00%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Didier Willandia Chaves2024100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.001

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Fall 2024Term050% W