SOC 08375 - Sociological Research Methods

Credits: 3

This course introduces the student to the scientific methods used in the social sciences, the relationship between sociological theory and methodologies of data collection and analysis, the rudimentaries of basic types of data analysis and interpretation. Students will learn to read and summarize basic scientific reports, to critically analyze and evaluate reported research findings in the social sciences, and to recognize ethical concerns associated with sociological research. (Required for Sociology majors)

Prerequisite Courses: SOC 08120 with a minimum grade of C- or SOC 08121 with a minimum grade of C-
Course Attributes: CAT, GCAT, UGRD