SOC 320 - Research Methods II: Data Analysis

Credits: 3
An applied introduction to collecting and analyzing primary data. Students will practice data collection and analysis techniques used by social scientists, and specifically sociologists. Students will conduct survey analysis, participant observations, in-depth interviews, and content analysis of existing artifacts, and practice how to document, code, analyze, and present data they collect. Students will also critique examples of sociological research and draft a proposal for the Senior Seminar research project. Required of all majors. Normally offered every spring.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C- or higher in SOC 319.
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.

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