Welcome to Intermediate Conservation Social Science 2019!
Daily Agenda and Presentations
Day 1: Different approaches for conservation social science research
Quantitative Approaches for Conservation Social Science
Qualitative Approaches for Conservation Social Science
Mixed Method Approaches for Conservation Social Science
Day 2: Design
Conceptual frameworks
Study designs
Concept-Question matrix
Bias and mitigating bias
Day 3: Collection and measurement
Sampling
Instruments
Ethics and responsible conduct in research
Day 4: Analysis and interpretation
Exploring relationships
Finding patterns
Reliability and validity
Software
Day 5: Communication and dissemination
Audiences and their needs
Communicating science
Course Readings and Materials
Day 1: Different approaches for conservation social science research
Vietnam Case Study Interview Guide
Day 2: Design
Vietnam Ranger Interview Guide
Concept/Question Matrix (example)
Day 3: Collection and measurement
Day 4: Analysis and interpretation
Day 5: Communication and dissemination
Additional Resources, Links, Media, Etc.
Quantitative vs. Quantitative Data
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data
Philosophical assumptions and worldviews