BU 800

Fundamentals Behavioural Res

The goals of social sciences vary from discipline to discipline and from researcher to researcher. While these differences may exist, the key objective of the social sciences is to produce an understanding of human nature. When we find regularities and patterns in human behaviour, we not only document them but also try to understand the complex mechanisms that guide those behavioural patterns. It is a tough endeavor which requires exposure to, and appreciation of, a diversity of approaches which help us in furthering our knowledge of social behaviour. This course focuses on exploring the understanding of human behaviour via the scientific method.