Advanced Research Methods In Applied Developmental Science (CSHD-0285)

Fall 2026 · CSHD 0285 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Methods for identifying measuring developmental change. Topics include multivariate versus univariate conceptions and analyses of change; developmentally-sensitive, descriptive, and explanatory research designs; classical versus developmental test theory; measurement equivalence across person and context; external and internal validity; convergent and divergent validation; triangulation within and across both quantitative and qualitative methods; and ethics and professional development. Recommendations: Prior graduate courses in statistics and research design and instructor permission.

Course codes: CSHD-0285, CSHD 0285, CSHD0285, CSHD-285, CSHD 285, CSHD285

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