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100
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Introduction to Research and Statistics
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This course will provide students with an introductory understanding of the research process and the relationship between research and professional practice. Using a range of techniques the course will critically examine the role of research in generating and perpetuating ideas, theories and beliefs. The course will introduce students to a range of research strategies and cover the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis with a focus on food, nutrition and family applications.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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FNR
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201
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Research Methods and Statistics
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Building on FNR 100, this is the second course in the food and nutrition series which positions the research process as an integral component of practice. Focus will be placed on enhancing students' understanding of research methodologies using examples drawn from health, food, nutrition and family research. Critical appraisal of surveys, experiments, epidemiology and observational studies will be included. Course work will give students experience analyzing published research, writing a conceptual framework and analyzing secondary data.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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FNR
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310
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Senior Quantitative Research Project
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This course integrates research methods and statistics. Working under the direction of a faculty member, students will carry out a project using the Canadian Community Health Survey. This involves writing a research proposal, developing and testing a model, analyzing CCHS data using SPSS, and preparing a written report. Critical reflection of the research process, an advanced understanding of multivariate data analysis techniques, and interpretation and dissemination of research findings will be central to this course.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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FNR
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320
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Senior Qualitative Research Project
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This course integrates contemporary research methods with the qualitative data analytic approach. Working under the direction of a faculty member, students will apply learned methodological approaches to the study and implementation of a research project and written report. Critical reflections of the research process, and advanced understanding of qualitative data analytic techniques, and interpretation and dissemination of research findings will be central to this course.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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FNR
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400
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Independent Study
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This course is designed for students who wish to pursue an independent project with a faculty advisor beyond the FNR 301 level. Students must have at least an A- average in the relevant discipline and the approval of the supervising faculty member.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: FNR 301
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Course Weight: 1.00
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