SOCIOL 650 - Introduction to Research Methods

Formerly Meth Of Research I
3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded
Not repeatable for credit

Description:
This course introduces sociological research methods and research design including approaches to finding and evaluating scholarly research, developing a research question, and writing a literature review. It will also provide foundational knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods, how to choose a method, and issues in research ethics. By the end of this course, students will be able to write a review of the literature, define and explain key concepts such as sampling, measurement, and generalizability, be able to justify the use of particular methods, and develop their own research proposal.

Enrollment Requirements:
Pre-req = Graduate degree student in Applied Sociology or Sociology PhD

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