Human Ecology

  1. Research Methods in Human Ecology
    1. Qualitative Research Methods
      1. Ethnographic Methods
        1. Participant Observation
          1. Field Entry
            1. Role Selection
              1. Data Recording
                1. Ethical Considerations
                2. In-Depth Interviews
                  1. Interview Design
                    1. Question Development
                      1. Interview Techniques
                        1. Data Analysis
                        2. Focus Groups
                          1. Group Composition
                            1. Facilitation Techniques
                              1. Data Collection
                                1. Analysis Methods
                              2. Case Study Methods
                                1. Single Case Studies
                                  1. Multiple Case Studies
                                    1. Comparative Case Studies
                                      1. Longitudinal Case Studies
                                      2. Participatory Methods
                                        1. Participatory Rural Appraisal
                                          1. Community Mapping
                                            1. Participatory Video
                                              1. Photovoice
                                            2. Quantitative Research Methods
                                              1. Survey Research
                                                1. Survey Design
                                                  1. Questionnaire Development
                                                    1. Sampling Methods
                                                      1. Data Collection
                                                        1. Response Rates
                                                        2. Statistical Analysis
                                                          1. Descriptive Statistics
                                                            1. Inferential Statistics
                                                              1. Multivariate Analysis
                                                                1. Regression Analysis
                                                              2. Experimental Methods
                                                                1. Field Experiments
                                                                  1. Natural Experiments
                                                                    1. Quasi-Experiments
                                                                      1. Laboratory Experiments
                                                                      2. Secondary Data Analysis
                                                                        1. Census Data
                                                                          1. Administrative Data
                                                                            1. Survey Data
                                                                              1. Time Series Data
                                                                            2. Spatial Analysis Methods
                                                                              1. Geographic Information Systems
                                                                                1. Spatial Data Types
                                                                                  1. Vector Data
                                                                                    1. Raster Data
                                                                                      1. Attribute Data
                                                                                      2. Spatial Analysis Techniques
                                                                                        1. Overlay Analysis
                                                                                          1. Buffer Analysis
                                                                                            1. Network Analysis
                                                                                              1. Spatial Statistics
                                                                                            2. Remote Sensing
                                                                                              1. Satellite Imagery
                                                                                                1. Optical Imagery
                                                                                                  1. Radar Imagery
                                                                                                    1. Multispectral Imagery
                                                                                                      1. Hyperspectral Imagery
                                                                                                      2. Image Processing
                                                                                                        1. Preprocessing
                                                                                                          1. Classification
                                                                                                            1. Change Detection
                                                                                                              1. Accuracy Assessment
                                                                                                            2. GPS and Field Mapping
                                                                                                              1. GPS Technology
                                                                                                                1. Field Data Collection
                                                                                                                  1. Spatial Accuracy
                                                                                                                    1. Data Integration
                                                                                                                  2. Systems Analysis Methods
                                                                                                                    1. Conceptual Modeling
                                                                                                                      1. Systems Diagrams
                                                                                                                        1. Causal Loop Diagrams
                                                                                                                          1. Stock and Flow Models
                                                                                                                            1. Network Models
                                                                                                                            2. Quantitative Modeling
                                                                                                                              1. Mathematical Models
                                                                                                                                1. Statistical Models
                                                                                                                                  1. Simulation Models
                                                                                                                                    1. Optimization Models
                                                                                                                                    2. Agent-Based Modeling
                                                                                                                                      1. Individual Agents
                                                                                                                                        1. Interaction Rules
                                                                                                                                          1. Emergent Properties
                                                                                                                                            1. Model Validation
                                                                                                                                          2. Interdisciplinary Research
                                                                                                                                            1. Collaborative Research
                                                                                                                                              1. Team Formation
                                                                                                                                                1. Communication Strategies
                                                                                                                                                  1. Integration Methods
                                                                                                                                                    1. Conflict Resolution
                                                                                                                                                    2. Transdisciplinary Research
                                                                                                                                                      1. Stakeholder Engagement
                                                                                                                                                        1. Knowledge Co-Production
                                                                                                                                                          1. Boundary Spanning
                                                                                                                                                            1. Implementation Research
                                                                                                                                                            2. Mixed Methods Research
                                                                                                                                                              1. Sequential Designs
                                                                                                                                                                1. Concurrent Designs
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Transformative Designs
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Integration Strategies

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                                                                                                                                                                1. Foundations of Human Ecology