Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019

SOSC 3310 Research Methods

Basic processes of scientific inquiry in the social sciences, problem formation, research design, measurement, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MATH 2100 or permission of instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Competently review and interpret social science research.
  2. Comprehend various quantitative and qualitative approaches to social science research.
  3. Articulate the various complexities and issues associated with conducting social science research.