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Virginia Tech

FREC-5464: Social Science Research Methods in Natural Resources

Description: Social science research design and methods for students studying natural resource management. Addresses the unique and interdisciplinary nature of social science research related to complex natural resource problems. Guides students through the development of research questions into detailed research proposals that address human dimensions of natural resource management. Students own research topics will provide examples for in-class discussion of research design. Graduate standing required.

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: 3

Average GPA: 3.68 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 45.73%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Marc J Stern202373.5%26.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.683

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2021Fall 2023Term050% W