EC 240 - Research Methods in Sustainability

Prerequisite: QA 118 or M 127 or equivalent. Examination of scientific research methodology. Understanding the design, use, and limitations of the case study method as a valid research tool for topics and issues in sustainabililty. An overview of quantitative and qualitative decision-making related to topics and issues in sustainability. Classical descriptive, inferential, and non-parametric statistics. Survey and analysis of existing databases and sources of data applicable to the issues of sustainability. Present techniques for the effective collection and presentation of numerical qualitative information. 3 credits