Abstract:
The sabbatical supports my work on a co-authored new survey research textbook (213 pages in length) and ancillary materials. Access, manageability of material, and affordability for students were primary concerns when developing this project. The work on this book lies at the intersection of much of my work in the areas of research and in teaching. In research, much of my work is carried out using quantitative primary and secondary data. Statistical methods are then used for analysis. The lion’s share of my published and presented research is based on quantitative research methodologies. Statistics are a major component, naturally, courses in the fields of health science as well as sociology, and our courses at California State University Channel Islands: SOC 303, Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences, a newly proposed statistics course for health science, as well as within research method design courses such as SOC 310 (Sociological Research Methods) and Health 309 (Health Science Research Methods).