Research Methods

STUDENTS MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR LAB SECTION 002 OR 003.

Offered every semester. 4 points. Examines the several methodologies employed in sociological analysis. Studies the relationship between the sociological question raised and the method employed. Some methods covered include survey design and analysis, unobtrusive measures, historical sociology, interviews, content analysis, and participant observation. Introduc-tion to methods of quantitative data processing.