Do you find yourself needing to create surveys? Conduct interviews to gather data? Join us as we outline how to integrate social science into your work. This course is geared to support those that might not have formal training in social science methods in learning how to design surveys, conduct interviews, and best practices in designing focus groups.
Location: University of Texas Marine Science Education Center, ERC Seminar Room
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017
Components covered during this new training opportunity from NOAA's Office of Coastal Managment involves four modules:
1) Social Science 101 - a cursory overview of social science disciplines, methods, and application
2) Best Practices in Survey Design
3) Interviewing Techniques
4) Planning and Delivering Effective Focus Groups