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Course prefix: SBS
Course code: 2000
Title: Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Class hours: 3
Lab hours: n/a
Total contact hours: 45
Credits: 3
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
CURRICULUM MODIFICATION PROPOSAL FOR NEW COURSE
 Please refer to the Curriculum Modification Guide before submitting a proposal.
(One course per form)
Date:
December 17, 2012
Social Science
Department:
Proposers:
Marco Castillo – Assistant Prof. of Government; Pa Her – Assistant Prof. of
Psychology; Sean MacDonald – Associate Prof. of Economics; Maria Pagano –
Associate Professor of Psychology
Course Number:
Title:
SBS 2000
Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Hours:
Class Hour, 3
Credits:
Credits 3
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Lab Hours
0
Any Introductory ANTH, ECON, GEOG, GOV, HIS, PSY, SOC, or, any AFR or LTAM 1400 series
course, or AFR 1501, 1502, 2402 or 3000, or COMM 2402, or 3401 and MAT 1180 or higher;
ADGA students will also need the prerequisite of PSY 3407 Psychology of Perception.
None
Course Description:
An introduction to the research methodologies utilized in the social and behavioral
sciences, beginning with the fundamentals of research design, through data collection,
analysis, interpretation, and the final reporting of results. Both quantitative and qualitative
designs are examined using software to aid in inquiry and analysis.
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Curriculum Modification Questions
Y
1.
Has the department approved the modification and recorded the approval in the
minutes?
Date of Meeting:
March 1 2012
X
2.
X
3.
Has the department consulted with the academic dean?
March 1, 2012
Will other departments be affected by this change?
N
X
If so, which ones: Advertising Design and Graphic Arts
4.
Does the content of this course overlap with other courses in the College?
If so, which ones:
5.
X
HUS 3610 Research Methods
Is this course is a(an):
elective within the dept.
X other _
required within the dept.
free elective
Required by ADGA for B.Tech. When approved, this course will also be submitted to the
Interdisciplinary Committee for approval as an interdisciplinary course and as a Pathways
“Scientific World.”
6.
Will you submit this proposal for inclusion in Pathways?
X
7.
How many faculty members are qualified to teach this course?
14
8.
When will this course be offered?
X spring
9.
10.
summer
X
fall
X day
X evening
Are there minor changes to your Curriculum that will need to be made as a result of this
new course?
Has the Advisory Board recommended this change?
If so, when?
Signatures:
________________________________
________________________________
Academic Dean
Chairperson
Please see attached letter of support
Date
Please see attached email confirming support
DD
Date
Please attach:
Course Outline
Summary of Student Survey Results (optional): N/A
Library Form
Consultation with Affected Department(s): See appendix from HS department
Letter of Support from ADGA
Letter of Support from Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Botchway
Email of Support from Social Science Chair
Chancellor’s Report
X
X
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Rationale: Students are primarily consumers of research conducted by others. As students, they are typically
assigned readings related to course material and asked to comment and/or critically analyze arguments
presented in these readings. What is often lacking is an understanding of the research process that underlies
the conclusions behind the arguments. The goal of this course is to shed light on the research process in the
social and behavioral sciences and to provide students with the necessary foundation to conduct basic
research studies. In doing so, they will develop skills in conducting independent research while expanding on
their ability to understand and evaluate the findings of others. Because this course will develop students’
critical thinking skills, it has direct application across disciplines and fields of study.
This course differs from the Human Services Research Methods (HUS 3610) course in that it will enable other
students outside of Human Services to take a research methods course (a copy of the HS Syllabus can be
provided upon request). City Tech is the only CUNY college that does not offer such a course and as such, this
course was requested by ADGA and will be required in their program.
Inclusion in Pathways:
If this course is approved, a request will be made to have this course included in pathways under the
“Scientific World” category. This course will also be submitted to the interdisciplinary committee if approved.
Enrollment Expectation Survey:
An enrollment expectation survey was not conducted for this course because:
1. This course fills a void in the current LAA/LAS course offerings. All CUNY 4-year and comprehensive
colleges offer a course of this type
2. The creation of this course was requested by Professor MaryAnne Biehl, Chair of the Advertising Design and
Graphic Arts Department (see attached for letter of support)
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Catalogue description:
An introduction to the research methodologies utilized in the social and behavioral sciences, beginning with
the fundamentals of research design, through data collection, analysis, interpretation, and the final reporting
of results. Both quantitative and qualitative designs are examined using software to aid in inquiry and analysis.
Course pre-requisite (s): Any Introductory ANTH, ECON, GEOG, GOV, HIS, PSY, SOC, or, any AFR or LTAM 1400
series course, or AFR 1501, 1502, 2402 or 3000, or COMM 2402, or 3401 and MAT 1180 or higher; ADGA
students will also need the prerequisite of PSY 3407 Psychology of Perception.
Course co-requisite (s): n/a
Recommended/required textbook (s) and/or materials 1
Title: Making Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation
Edition: 4th edition
Author: Chambliss, David F. and Schutt, Russell K.
Publisher: Pine Forge Press, 2012
Materials: MS Excel or related data management software
Course Intended Learning Outcomes and Methods of Assessment:
Learning outcomes
Assessment methods
1. Application of theoretical approaches underlying
research methodology from a historical, cultural, and
ethical context and the ability to choose the proper
theoretical foundation for a research project.
2. Determining the difference between quantitative
and qualitative designs and an understanding of how
and when to apply each design using the scientific
method.
1. Classroom discussion of theoretical approaches;
quizzes and exams to identify factual material; in-class
and online participation activities on the application of
theory to practice when choosing a research project.
2. Class discussion surrounding current research articles
and projects that use quantitative, and/or qualitative,
research design; in-class or on-line group discussion and
participation activities of the benefits/drawbacks of
each; paper assignment on constructing a design outline
for a research project.
3. Classroom discussion surrounding studies on ethics;
in-class or on-line group discussion in response to
conducting research with human subjects; creation of
3. Understanding the role and importance of ethics
and the ability to critically analyze risks versus
benefits when conducting research.
1
This text is only suggested. The final determination will be at the discretion of the instructor.
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informed consent form to be included in with project;
certification and conducting research with human
subjects-Institutional Review board.
4. The ability to create and test a hypothesis,
including the capacity to conduct a proper literature
review and to logically apply past findings to the
creation of an Introduction Section.
5. Analyzing observational methods with and without
intervention, archival research and content analysis,
and case study designs. The ability to apply this
understanding to the proper creation of a method
while considering the benefits and drawbacks of using
each design. Determining proper sampling methods
and avoiding selection bias. Students will be able to
begin creation of Methods Section of poster/paper
6. Determining when and how to use quasiexperimental design including one group
pretest/posttest design and ABAB design. The ability
to apply this understanding to the proper creation of
a method while considering the benefits and
drawbacks of using each design. Continued
application towards creation of Methods Section of
poster/paper.
7. Creating survey/questionnaire designs using
reliability and validity measures including
appropriate data collection methods and analysis for
mail surveys/questionnaires, telephone
surveys/questionnaires, personal interviews, and
internet surveys/questionnaires. The ability to apply
this understanding to the proper creation of a
method while considering the benefits and drawbacks
of using each design. Continued application towards
creation of Methods Section of poster/paper.
8. Appropriate application of univariate and bivariate
distributions, including the ability to understand the
appropriate use of correlational designs. The ability
to read scatterplots. Application of univariate and
bivariate distributions to the creation of a Results
Section.
9. Using the logic behind the construction of
experimental designs and the application of statistical
analysis to confirm findings and to determine proper
methodology and proper reporting of Results section.
Continued application of material towards creation of
Results Section.
4. Classroom discussions of testable versus non-testable
questions; library class on available resources and inclass or on-line development of Introduction Section.
Exam #1
5. Classroom discussions of the various observational
studies used in research and proper sampling methods;
quiz; in-class or on-line group discussion and
participation activities demonstrating how to utilize
observational methods and in-class or on-line outline
construction of Methods Section.
6. Classroom discussions comparing different types of
quasi-experimental designs; quiz; Continued preparation
of Methods Section via in-class or on-line group
discussions.
7. Classroom discussions of appropriate Likert scale
construction, reliability and validity; in-class or on-line
group discussion and participation to distinguish
between different survey methodologies; In-class or online continued group discussion and work on refining of
Introduction and Methods Sections; In-class or on-line
preparation of Results Section.
8. Classroom discussion of appropriate application of
univariate and bivariate data; in-class or on-line group
discussion and in-class exercise/review examining the
proper application of correlational designs. In-class or
on-line continued preparation of Introduction, Methods,
and Results Sections.
9. Classroom discussions on experimental designs; inclass participation activity conducting their own pilot
experiment; participation activity reflecting on
experiment; Classroom discussions about cause and
effect; quiz; In-class or on-line continued preparation of
Introduction, Methods, and Results Sections.
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10. The ability to logically draw conclusions based on
research findings, and the ability to properly prepare,
construct, and present an APA style poster or paper.
10. Classroom discussions; quiz; in-class or on-line group
discussion and assignments throughout the semester on
APA style; students will use paper assignment; in-class
student poster presentations of research proposal;
Group research project proposal due
General education learning outcomes/assessment methods
Learning outcomes
Assessment methods
1. Knowledge: Using different methodological
concepts students develop an understanding of the
key concepts and varied forms of analysis used in
conducting research on social problems
1. Discussion of theories and concepts with a focus on
developing the ability to apply theory as a foundation
for applied research; Students will be assessed as to
how best they articulate these ideas and concepts
through in-class and on-line discussions, in written
assignments, group participation activities, and a
group research project proposal and presentation.
2. Skills: Proficiency in applying the scientific method
to research, report, and draw conclusions using data
collected by the student and to comprehend the
findings reported by others.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the
basic types of research methods and to assess which
are best suited for particular research questions.
Students will be assessed as to how best they
articulate these ideas and concepts through class
exams, class discussions, and research design
projects.
3. Students will be able to formulate questions that
are appropriate to different types of research projects
in related disciplines; assessment of this ability will be
measured via the final research project, on exams and
in class discussions and participation activities
focused on this learning outcome.
4. By the end of the course, students will
demonstrate an understanding of the scientific
method in the context of the term research proposal.
This will involve identifying a problem and relevant
variables so that the most appropriate method can be
applied to the research proposal.
3. Integration: Development of student’s ability to
formulate research questions based upon a critical
appraisal of existing research across social and
behavioral disciplines.
4. Values, Ethics and Relationships: Application of
fundamental research concepts to understanding
human behavior and social systems; awareness of the
importance of creatively working with others to solve
problems and appreciate diverse viewpoints when
analyzing real-world problems.
Sample sequence of topics and time allocations
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Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Topic
Introduction to Research in Social Science—Choosing a Project
The Scientific Approach
Ethics in Social Science, Institutional Review Board and certification
Problem Formulation and Theory Development; Conducting a Literature
Review; Hypothesis Testing and Operationalizing Variable; Writing an
Introduction
Sampling, Selection Bias; Observational Methods; Archival Research; Case
Studies; Constructing a Methods Section; term exam #1
Quasi-Experimental Designs; term exam #2
Survey Research & Questionnaire Construction
Introduction to Data Collection and Qualitative Analysis; Univariate and Bivariate Distributions; Writing a Results Section;
Introduction to Research Design: True Experiments
Writing the Full Research Report, Implications, Conclusions and Future
Directions
Draft Group Research Proposals Due and Student peer-review of research
proposal; final exam
Final Group Research Presentations/Papers Due
Summary of assessment methods
Exam 1 and 2: ☐ 30%
Final Exam : ☐ 20%
Lab: ☐n/a
Homework: ☐ 10%
Hours
3
3
3
3
6
3
3
6
3
6
3
3
Research/class proposal and ☐ 20%
presentation:
Class participation: ☐ 10%
Quizzes: ☐10%
Other: n/a
TOTAL: 100%
*Scope of Assignments and Method of Grading to be determined at discretion of the instructor
METHOD OF GRADING – elements and weight of factors determining the students’ grade
Two Term examinations @ 15% each
2. Final examination
3. Group Research Project Proposal + Presentation
4. Quizzes
5. Two Assignments
6. Participation
30%
20%
20%
10%
10%
10%
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Selected Bibliography:
American Psychological Association (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th
Ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Babbie, Earl. (2010). The Practice of Social Research (12th Edition). Stamford: Wadsworth.
Chambliss, Daniel F., & Schutt, Russell K. (2012). Making Sense of the Social World (4th Edition). Washington
D.C.: Pine Forge Publications
Creswell (2007). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches (2nd ed).
Thousand Oaks: Sage.
Creswell (2009) Research Design: Qualitative & Quantitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
(3rd Ed). Thousand Oaks: Sage.
Denzin & Lincoln (2000). Handbook of Qualitative Research (2nd Ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage
Ethridge, D. (2004), Research Methodology in Applied Economics. Hoboken: Blackwell Publishing.
Galvan, J.L. (1999). Writing Literature Reviews. Los Angeles: Pyrczak Publishing.
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Library Form:
LIBRARY RESOURCES & INFORMATION LITERACY: MAJOR CURRICULUM MODIFICATION
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL – NEW COURSES AND PROGRAMS
LIBRARY RESOURCES & INFORMATION LITERACY
Please complete this form for all new courses/programs and major changes to existing courses/programs. The
information you provide will assist the library in planning for new acquisitions; this information will not affect
course or program proposals either positively or negatively.
Consult with library faculty subject selectors early in the planning of course proposals. This will ensure enough
time to allocate budgets if materials need to be purchased.
Find the library faculty subject selector for your department here:
http://library.citytech.cuny.edu/about/faculty/subject.php
Course proposer: please complete boxes 1-5.
Library faculty subject selector: please complete box 6.
#1
Title of proposal: New Course
Research Methods for the Social and
Behavioral Sciences
SBS 2000
Department Chairperson/Coordinator:
Hugh McDonald
Proposed by:
Marco Castillo, ext. 4969
mcastillo@citytech.cuny.edu
Pa Her, ext. 5741, pher@citytech.cuny.edu
Sean MacDonald, ext. 5084,
smacdonald@citytech.cuny.edu
Maria Pagano, ext. 5096,
mpagano@citytech.cuny.edu
Department/Program:
Social Science
Expected date course(s) will be offered
Each Fall and Spring semester beginning, Fall,
2014
# of students: 30
Date: February 11, 2012
#2
Brief description of course(s) and/or program:
An introduction to the research methodologies utilized in the social and behavioral sciences,
beginning with the fundamentals of research design, through data collection, analysis,
interpretation, and the final reporting of results. Both quantitative and qualitative designs are
examined using software to aid in inquiry and analysis.
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#3
Are City Tech library resources sufficient for course assignments? Please elaborate.
Yes. The library’s resources are more than adequate for students to conduct the required
literature review for their final paper. Moreover, the library offers classes to assist students
with finding reputable resources for their final group research project proposal.
#4
Are additional resources needed for course assignments? Please elaborate.
Books / electronic books
Journals / electronic journals
Databases and other electronic resources
Multimedia (DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs, etc.)
Other
A copy of the suggested course texts are not yet available at the NYCCT library and will need to
be ordered. Upon approval of the course by College Council, a request will be made for a copy
of each suggested text.
Please include author, title, publisher, edition, date and price.
Chambliss, Daniel F. and Schutt, Russell K. Making Sense of the Social World (4th Edition). Pine
Forge Publications, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4522-1771-0. Price: $60.84
#5
Library faculty focus on strengthening students' information literacy skills in finding,
evaluating, and ethically using information. We are available to collaborate with instructors
regarding development of assignments, and to provide customized information literacy
instruction and research guides for your course.
Do you plan to consult with the library faculty subject specialist for your area? Please give
details.
Yes. It will be strongly suggested that faculty who teach this course should allocate at least one
class meeting toward an information literacy workshop to be conducted by Keith Muchowski.
#6
Library Faculty Subject Selector: Keith Muchowski
I researched the CUNY library catalog to ensure that the Ursula C. Schwerin Library contained
sufficient and appropriate materials for this course, which it does. The library holds a
significant number of monographs on research methods in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
The databases contain a sizable collection of newspapers, magazine, and academic journal
articles in this field as well.
Comments and Recommendations
I have no specific recommendations. I suggest the department inform the library of any future
trends in the field to ensure the library’s collection continues to remain current.
Date February 17, 2012
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Consultation with Affected Department:
Re: Re: Methods Course
Trash x
mpagano@citytech.cuny.edu x
Christine Thorpe
Oct 26 (10 days ago)
to Maria
Hi Maria,
Our curriculum committee recently met to further discuss the methods course that you are proposing. Upon
further discussion, we felt that the courses offered in both human services and health services administration
currently satisfy the needs of our students. I will provide you with a copy of the Methods course syllabus to
show the differences in the courses for the college council cmte.
Regards,
Christine
Christine W. Thorpe, EdD, EdM, CHES
Chairperson
Human Services Department
New York City College of Technology/CUNY
>>> Maria Pagano 10/17/12 12:59 PM >>>
Hi Christine,
Thanks for the minutes, but they are from the wrong meeting. We met with Professors Cho and Negron on
March 1, 2012, so the minutes should have been from the Curriculum Committee meeting in March, 2012. In
addition, we could also need a copy of the syllabus for the Methods course to show the differences. While
Professors Cho and Negron did agree that the courses differed in major ways we would like to show concrete
evidence of this to the College Council Curriculum Committee. Sorry about all this.
Regards,
Maria
On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 11:22 AM, Christine Thorpe <cthorpe@citytech.cuny.edu> wrote:
Hi Maria,
Sorry for the delay. Please see attached minutes. Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thanks,
Christine
Christine W. Thorpe, EdD, EdM, CHES
Chairperson
Human Services Department
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New York City College of Technology/CUNY
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: "Christine Thorpe" <CThorpe@CityTech.Cuny.Edu>
To: "Maria Pagano" <MPagano@CityTech.Cuny.Edu>
Cc: "Sean Macdonald" <SMacdonald@CityTech.Cuny.Edu>, "marco castillo" <marcocastillophd@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:19:32 -0400
Subject: Re: Methods Course
Hi Maria,
Will do. Will send you a copy of the minutes this week.
Best,
Christine
Christine W. Thorpe, EdD, EdM, CHES
Chairperson
Human Services Department
New York City College of Technology/CUNY
718-260-5724
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Consultation with Affected Department:
New York City College of Technology
The City University of New York
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
October 2nd, 2012
Dear Prof. MacDonald
I am writing in support of SBS 2000—Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences,
a new course proposed by your Department. On September 21 st, the ADGA Department voted unanimously in
favor of the course. We believe the proposed course will benefit our students
as they prepare for ADV 4830 - Senior Project - our capstone design course.
In our discussions, we also noted the following:
- Based on our current enrollment numbers, we suggest two sections be offered for ADGA students
(one day, one evening)
- Require that PSY 3407 be listed as a pre-requisite (for ADV students only), in order to encourage them to
take the proposed new course in the 7th semester prior to registering for our Senior Project class which is
offered to our upper-level students in the 8th semester.
We look forward to the implementation of this new class for our students.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Biehl
Chairperson
Department of Advertising Design & Graphic Arts
New York City College of Technology
300 Jay Street, Namm 1126
Brooklyn, NY11201
mbiehl@citytech.cuny.edu
718-260-5175
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NEW YORK CITY
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The City University of New York
Karl Botchway, PhD
Interim Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
300 Jay Street, Namm 805
Brooklyn, NY 11201-2983
Ph: (718) 260 – 5008
Fax: (718) 260 – 5012
KBotchway@citytech.cuny.edu
September 30th, 2012
To: Prof. Andrew Douglas, Chair of the Curriculum Committee
From: Karl Botchway, Interim Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Subject: Letter of Support – Proposed New Course: Research Methods for the Social
and Behavioral Sciences
I am writing to support the decision of the Social Sciences Department to propose a
new course: Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences. This new
course which is an interdisciplinary course will complement and enrich the
department’s course offerings.
This course addresses a long overdue vacuum in the social science department and
introduces students to the foundational elements of basic methods for social and
behavioral science research. Among other course objectives, the course will enable
students learn distinguish between quantitative and qualitative approaches to social
science research and utilize computer software packages to aid in such inquiry and
analysis.
As the course proposers note, students taking this course will also be exposed to a core
General Education objective at CityTech: that is, developing the “skills in conducting
independent research while expanding on their ability to understand and evaluate the
findings of others.”
Sincerely,
Karl Botchway
__________________
Karl Botchway PhD
Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences
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Jean Kubeck
Nov 15 (5 days ago)
to Marco, Karl, Maria, Pa, Sean
Dear All,
I reviewed the attached proposal revisions, concur with Dean Botchway's comments, and approve this version. If you
need a formal letter, let me know.
Thank you,
Jean
Jean Kubeck Hillstrom, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Social Sciences
CUNY University Integrated IRB Member
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
300 Jay Street, N611
Brooklyn, NY 11201
1-718-260-5080/5079
>>> Maria Pagano <mpagano@citytech.cuny.edu> 11/14/2013 2:15 PM >>>
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Chancellor’s Report:
Section AIV: New Courses
AIV.1.Social Sciences
Course Number: SBS 2000
Title: Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Hours: 3 Class Hour, 0 Lab Hours
Credits: 3 Credits
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite(1): Any Introductory ANTH, ECON, GEOG, GOV, HIS, PSY, SOC, or, any AFR or LTAM 1400 series
course, or AFR 1501, 1502, 2402 or 3000, or COMM 2402, or 3401 and MAT 1180 or higher; ADGA students
will also need the prerequisite of PSY 3407 Psychology of Perception.
Pre-requisite (3): PSY 3407 Psychology of Perception; prerequisite only applies to Advertising Design and
Graphic Arts students
Corequisites: None
Course Description: An introduction to the research methodologies utilized in the social and behavioral
sciences, beginning with the fundamentals of research design, through data collection, analysis,
interpretation, and the final reporting of results. Both quantitative and qualitative designs are examined using
software to aid in inquiry and analysis.
Rationale: City Tech is the only CUNY College that does not offer such a course and as such, this course was
requested by ADGA and will be required in their program.