text used must be Gravetter, Frederick and Lori-Ann Forzano. 2009. Research Methods for the Behavioral
Sciences, 3rd ed. Wadsworth Cengage Learning: Belmont, CA
1. What are sampling frames and sampling designs, and how do they relate to populations and samples?
2. What are developmental research designs, and how do longitudinal and cross-sectional designs differ?
3. What are the types of data collection techniques in environmental studies? Give examples of when you could use them. What are the benefits and drawbacks of the various techniques?
4. What are the four scientific goals of description, prediction, explanation, and control and how do they relate to each other? What is the distinction between basic and applied science?
