2.1 Understand the theories of family relations that originated from ideas in the Communist Manifesto.

2.2 Explain the key tenets of each theory that evolved out of newer scientific advances.

2.3 List the basic steps used in experimental research designs.

2.4 Describe the process of creating a correlational study design using two family-related variables of your choice.

2.5 Evaluate the importance of demographic variables and intersectional identities on family research.