Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: RESEARCH METHODS

Department: Sociology

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: An introduction to the methods sociologists use to study human societies and their members. Hypothesis formulation and research design; qualitative studies through observation and interviews; historical and comparative approaches; sample surveys and the statistical analysis of quantitative data, political and ethical issues in social research. Instructor Permission Required.