The H2R 2012 conference will bring together survey methodologists, sociologists, statisticians, demographers, ethnographers, and other professionals from around the world to present new and innovative techniques for surveying hard-to-reach populations. Included are the following short courses:

October 31, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Short Course 1: Social Media Research Methods
Short Course 2: Designing and Developing Instruments Across Cultures and Languages

November 3, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Short Course 3: Respondent-Driven Sampling

All take place at the New Orleans Downtown Marriott at the Convention Center.