Methods of Sociological Research
Overview
Description
This course presents the logic of research in sociology, reviewing historical perspectives, current orientations, and methods of social research. Students will learn the concepts, assumptions, and techniques of research, including the following research methods: sampling, questionnaire construction, survey analysis, field observation, interviewing, and participant observation. Students will work on study design and execution themselves, as well as review others' research successes and failures. This course is required of all sociology majors.
Career
Undergraduate
Credits
Value
3
Max
3
Min
3
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
3
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
3
Default Section Size
35
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
3