| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2:30pm-3:45pm | TuTh | TARBUTTON_120A | Jeffery Mullis. | WRT. | 4 | 3092 | TBA. |
August 25, 2010- December 06, 2010
Catalog Description: Introduction to research design and data analysis, including logic of research, methods of data collection, elementary statistics, and computer analysis.
Semester Details: One Sociology course or consent of instructor. This course is a practical introduction to research methods commonly used by social scientists, including experiments, surveys, focus groups, participant observation, content analysis, and analysis of comparative-historical data. The course has three main objectives. First, you will learn how to translate theoretical issues into researchable sociological questions. Second, you will learn how to choose an appropriate research design and recognize its strengths and limitations. Third, you will gain actual experience in the collection and analysis of data. The overall goal is to provide you with the critical skills necessary for being a savvy consumer and producer of social research data.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Making Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation. ISBN: 9781412969390.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Two Exams | ||
| A Series of Cumulative Writing Assignments |
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