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.
Spring 2027 sections
Taught by Rachel Tambling, Laura Donorfio, and Vida Samuel.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 8:00AM - 9:15AM / TuTh | Rachel Tambling | Storrs | FSB 220 | 9 of 57 open |
| 002D | DIS | 9:05AM - 9:55AM / Fr | Rachel Tambling | Storrs | STRS 303 | 8 of 19 open |
| 003D | DIS | 10:10AM - 11:00AM / Fr | Rachel Tambling | Storrs | FSB 018 | 1 of 19 open |
| 004D | DIS | 11:15AM - 12:05PM / Fr | Rachel Tambling | Storrs | GENT 246 | 0 of 19 open |
| 331 | LEC | 1:25PM - 3:05PM / MoWe | Laura Donorfio | Waterbury | WTBY 323 | 14 of 19 open |
| 801 | LEC | 10:10AM - 1:30PM / Fr | Vida Samuel | Stamford | DWTN 312 | 0 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.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 9:30AM - 10:45AM / TuTh | Keith Bellizzi | Storrs | FSB 025 | 3 of 58 open |
| 002D | DIS | 12:20PM - 1:10PM / Fr | Keith Bellizzi, Sampson Ipiankama | Storrs | FSB 120 | 1 of 19 open |
| 003D | DIS | 10:10AM - 11:00AM / Fr | Keith Bellizzi, Yuan Lin | Storrs | WOOD 004A | 0 of 19 open |
| 004D | DIS | 11:15AM - 12:05PM / Fr | Keith Bellizzi, Zakiya Johnson | Storrs | MCHU 307 | 1 of 19 open |
| 701 | LEC | 9:15AM - 10:05AM / Th & 8:00AM - 9:15AM / TuTh | TBA | Hartford | HTB 220 | 9 of 19 open |
Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.
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