Methodological Issues in Quantitative Research on Race and Ethnicity

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1 Methodological Issues in Quantitative Research on Race and Ethnicity Phillip Bowman, University of Michigan, National Center for Institutional Diversity Co-Instructors: Angela Ebreo, John Garcia, Maria Krysan, & Ruby Mendenhall TAs: Darrell Hudson, Jonetta Johnson, Kristine Molina, & Edward Vargas Location: TBA Workshop: 2 credits. This course examines research design, measurement, and analysis issues in quantitative research on racial and ethnic populations in the United States. Individuals with a substantive interest in policy-relevant social science research on race, ethnicity and related diversity challenges will be afforded the opportunity to explore a variety of methodological issues. "Hands-on" analysis of computerized data will be an integral component of the learning experience to help participants refine both their analytic skills and research agendas. Methodological areas focused on will include: reliable and valid measurement of racial and ethnic variables in major survey studies; innovative sampling strategies for diverse populations; racerelated measurement errors in data collection; analysis traditions, trends and issues within various social sciences, professional fields and public policy arenas. The class will bridge an inter-and cross-disciplinary perspective (sociology, psychology, political science, economics, etc.) with a policy-relevant focus on racial/ethnic disparities (health, education, criminal justice, urban poverty, etc.). The course will meet 12:30 to 2:30 during the 4 week period. Participants in the course must have had at least two courses in statistics, as well as a course on research methods/design. Participants are encouraged to also enroll in an appropriate ICPSR statistics course in the afternoon. This ICPSR workshop is also one of several core components of a new National Consortium for Diversity Research & Policy Initiative based at the National Center for Institutional Diversity. References Babbie, E. (1990). Survey research methods. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Kiecolt, K.J. (1985). Secondary analysis of survey data. Newbury Park, CA: Sage. Krysan, M. & Lewis, A. (2004). The changing terrain of race and ethnicity. New York: Russell Sage Foundation. MIQRRE WORKSHOP COURSE PACK 1

2 Week 1 Theoretical v. Policy Agendas - Quantitative Research on Racial/Ethnic Diversity: Conceptual, Measurement, Disparity, Policy, Ideological and Ethical Issues M 6/23 - No Class T 6/24 - Changing Terrain of Research on Race & Ethnicity: Beyond White & Black Course Overview and Logistics - Developing a Research Agenda: Research Programs, Proposals & Engagement - Workshop Lab: Secondary Analysis of Selected ICPSR Datasets Changing Terrain of Race & Ethnicity: Theory, Concepts & Measurement Issues - Conceptual Issues: Categories, Discrimination, Culture, Identity, Diversity, etc. - Measurement of Racial/Ethnic Variables: Reliability and Validity Racial/Ethnic Disparity & Public Policy: Inter-Group, Ideological & Ethical Issues - Racial/Ethnic Inequality: Health, Education, Political & Economic Disparities - Theoretical vs. Policy Goals: Bridging Basic and Policy Research Agendas W 6/25 - Pivotal Program for Research on Black Americans & Beyond: Health Disparities Methodological Issues in Research on Risk & Protection Invited Featured Speaker: James S. Jackson Panelists: Robert Taylor, Harold Neighbors, Linda Chatters, Letha Chadiha R 6/26 - Featured Methods - BASIC MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS Scaling, Dimensional Analysis & Data Mining Multiple Regression/Linear Models Categorical Data Analysis Social Network Analysis Gurin, P., Dey, E., Hurtado, S., & Gurin, G. (2003). Diversity and Higher Education: Theory and Impact on Educational Outcomes. Harvard Educational Review. 72: Sellers, R.M., Rowley, S.A., Chavous, T., Shelton, N., & Smith, M. (1997). Multidimensional inventory of black identity: Preliminary investigation of reliability and construct validity. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 73 (4), F 6/27 - Developing a Research Agenda Problem Statement and Questions Critical Issues, Examples Student Presentations ICPSR MINORITY DATA RESOURCE CENTER Felicia LeClere National Survey of Black Americans/National Survey of American Life/World Mental Latino National Political Survey/National Latino and Asian American Study 2

3 Week 2 - Diverse Populations: Sampling Issues and Special Methodological Strategies M 6/30 - Probability Sampling in Diverse Populations Sampling Procedures: Designs and Challenges in Diverse Populations Sample Quality: Small N Problems, Sampling Errors and External Validity Low Density Challenges: Rare Element Sampling, Weights, and Innovative Strategies Race/Ethnic-Related Challenges: Response Rates, Undercounts, Missing Data, etc. Cross-Cultural Sampling Issues: Cross-National, Multi-Ethnic, Sub-Ethnic, etc. (ie World Mental Health Survey/National Survey of American Life/National Latino & Asian American Study) T 7/1 - Asian American Perspectives - Beyond The White-Black Paradigm: Methodological Issues in Quantitative Research on Asian Americans W 7/2 - Featured Methods - MULTILEVEL MODELING/BAYESIAN ANALYSIS HLM Basic HLM Advanced Multilevel Modeling Using SAS Bayesian Models Paletz, S.B., Peng, K., Erez, M., Maslach, C. (2004). Ethnic composition and its differential impact on group processes in diverse teams. Small Group Research, 35(2), Sampson, R. & Raudenbush, S. (2004). Seeing Disorder: Neighborhood Stigma and the Social Construction of Broken Windows. Social Psychology Quarterly. 67(4): R 7/3 - Educational Disparities Bridging Basic & Policy Research Agendas: Methodological Issues in Quantitative Research on Race and Ethnicity F 7/4 - JULY 4 TH Invited Panelists: Deborah Carter, John Matlock, Ed. St. John National Survey of Black Americans/National Survey of American Life/World Mental Latino National Political Survey/National Latino and Asian American Study 3

4 Week 3 - Diverse Populations: Data Collection and Special Methodological Strategies M 7/7 - Data Collection in Diverse Populations: Bowman and Garcia Data Collection Errors: Beyond Measurement and Sampling Errors Race of Interviewer Effects: Methodological Challenges and Strategies Significant Involvement & Functional Relevance: Errors and Strategies Interviewer Observations: Converging Survey & Ethnographic Strategies Cross-Cultural Considerations: Methodological Issues & Strategies T 7/8 - Latina/o Perspectives - Beyond The White-Black Paradigm: Methodological Issues in Quantitative Research on Latino Populations W 7/9 - Featured Methods CAUSAL AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS LISREL Models (General Structural Equations) Simultaneous Equation Models Mathematical Models Spatial Econometrics Allen, R.L., Dawson, M.C., & Brown, R.E. (1989). A schema-based approach to modeling an African American racial belief system. American Political Science Review, 83, Levin, J.S., Taylor, R.J., & Chatters, L.M. (1995). A multidimensional measure of religious involvement for African Americans. The Sociological Quarterly, 36(1), R 7/10 Political Disparities Participation, Citizenship & Criminal Justice Bridging Basic & Policy Research Agendas: Methodological Issues in Quantitative Research on Race and Ethnicity Invited Featured Speaker: John Garcia Panelists: Ron Brown and Vincent Hutchings F 7/11 - Developing a Research Agenda Methods and Prospectus Critical Issues and Examples Student Presentations National Survey of Black Americans/National Survey of American Life/World Mental Latino National Political Survey/National Latino and Asian American Study 4

5 Week 4 Analysis Trends and Issues: Bridging Basic vs Policy Research Traditions M 7/14 - Introduction: Bowman and Mendenhall Cross-Cultural and Racial/Ethnic Analysis: Across Groups, Contexts, and Nations Basic Social/Behavioral Sciences: Disciplinary Analytic Traditions (Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology) Policy-Relevant Professional Fields: Interdisciplinary Trends (Business, Education, Policy Studies, Health Sciences, Social Work,) Quantitative vs. Qualitative Methods: Strengths and Weaknesses Multi-Method & Mixed-Method: Challenges & Benefits in Racial/Ethnic Studies T 7/15 - Economic Disparities - Urban Poverty, Segregation & Immigration - Bridging Basic & Policy Research Agendas: Methodological Issues in Quantitative Research on Race and Ethnicity Ruby Mendenhall and Invited Panelists W 7/16 - Featured Methods - EXPERIMENTAL & LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS Field Experiments Longitudinal Analysis (Panel, Trend, Historical, etc.) Time Series and Econometics Latent Trajectory/Growth Curve Analysis Brown, T., Williams, D., Jackson, J., Neighbors, H., Torres, M., Sellers, S., & Brown, K. (2000). "'Being Black and Feeling Blue': The Mental Health Consequences of Racial Discrimination." Race and Society 2(2): Darity, W.A., Dietrich, J., & Guilkey, D.K. (2001). Persistent advantage or disadvantage?: Evidence in support of the intergenerational drag hypothesis"," The American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 60.2, T 7/17 Reflections from ISR: Evolution of Racial/Ethnic Survey Analysis Methodological Trends in Survey Research on Race & Ethnicity Reflections from Invited ISR Panelists F 7/18 - MIQRRE Workshop Review, Reflections, and Evaluation National Survey of Black Americans/ National Survey of American Life/World Mental Latino National Political Survey/ National Latino and Asian American Study 5

6 Workshop Assignments and Requirements 1) Assignment I: Developing a Quantitative Research Agenda 2) Methodological Critique of a Selected Illustration from Class Readings 3) Databased Review of Studies (ie 10) on a Research Topic of Personal Interest 4) Methodological Critique of 1 Selected Study (Published) of Personal Interest 5) A Final Research Prospectus: Problem Statement and Methodological Plan 6) A Short Diary on Lab Experience: Hands-on ICPSR Secondary Analysis Lab Related Class Presentations: A) Developing a Research Agenda Problem Statement B) Developing a Research Agenda Prospectus and Methods C) Methodological Critique of 1 Selected Illustration from Class Readings D) A Final Research Prospectus: Problem Statement and Methodological Plan 6