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HDFS 2004W: Research Methods in Human Development and Family Sciences

Overview of research methods with emphasis on the social context in which research occurs and is used, and strengths and limitations of social science research methods. Includes topics such as hypothesis formation, measurement of social variables, research ethics, data collection techniques, and interpreting results.

Credits
4
Offered
Spring 2027, Fall 2026
Campuses
Storrs, Waterbury, Stamford, Hartford
Gen Ed
W: Writing Competency
Requirements
ENGL 1007 or 1010 or 1011; HDFS 1070, which may be taken concurrently; open only to HDFS majors, sophomores or higher. May not be taken out of sequence after passing HDFS 4004 or HDFS 4007W.
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Spring 2027 sections

Taught by Rachel Tambling, Laura Donorfio, and Vida Samuel.

SectionTypeMeetsInstructorCampusRoomSeats
001LEC8:00AM - 9:15AM / TuThRachel TamblingStorrsFSB 2209 of 57 open
002DDIS9:05AM - 9:55AM / FrRachel TamblingStorrsSTRS 3038 of 19 open
003DDIS10:10AM - 11:00AM / FrRachel TamblingStorrsFSB 0181 of 19 open
004DDIS11:15AM - 12:05PM / FrRachel TamblingStorrsGENT 2460 of 19 open
331LEC1:25PM - 3:05PM / MoWeLaura DonorfioWaterburyWTBY 32314 of 19 open
801LEC10:10AM - 1:30PM / FrVida SamuelStamfordDWTN 3120 of 19 open

Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.

Fall 2026 sections

Taught by Keith Bellizzi, Sampson Ipiankama, Yuan Lin, and Zakiya Johnson.

SectionTypeMeetsInstructorCampusRoomSeats
001LEC9:30AM - 10:45AM / TuThKeith BellizziStorrsFSB 0253 of 58 open
002DDIS12:20PM - 1:10PM / FrKeith Bellizzi, Sampson IpiankamaStorrsFSB 1201 of 19 open
003DDIS10:10AM - 11:00AM / FrKeith Bellizzi, Yuan LinStorrsWOOD 004A0 of 19 open
004DDIS11:15AM - 12:05PM / FrKeith Bellizzi, Zakiya JohnsonStorrsMCHU 3071 of 19 open
701LEC9:15AM - 10:05AM / Th & 8:00AM - 9:15AM / TuThTBAHartfordHTB 2209 of 19 open

Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.

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