Is social science research trustworthy? The economist Noah Smith raises this question in a recent piece entitled “How many of our ‘facts’ about society health, and the economy are fake?” As he points ...

How do we know what we know about society and the world at large? How do we understand and explain a complex uncertain social world? How can we ensure that research is rigorous and trustworthy? Social ...

The applied social science research methods certificate is for students in education, the nonprofit sector and government positions who hold a bachelor's degree. Through this program, you'll learn how ...

Part One: The nature and process of social research ; Social research strategies ; Research designs ; Planning a research project and formulating research questions ; Getting started: Reviewing the ...

Qualitative methods in political science encompass a diverse set of research strategies designed to illuminate the processes, meanings and mechanisms that underpin political phenomena. Central among ...

Basic behavioral and social sciences research is indispensible to the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Not only do psycho-social-biological factors directly affect disease outcomes ...

"If you have even the most minute interest in the DACSS program, regardless of what you want to use it for, give it a shot. Take one course and see if you get a feel for it." - Bryn Kruzlic, MS in ...