Research Methods

General

Prefix

SOC

Course Number

303

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Design, data gathering, data analysis, derivation of conclusions, writing of reports. Integrated Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Compare and contrast the types of methodological approaches that are particularly relevant to sociological practice.

Outcome

Identify and use the ethical issues listed in the code of ethics of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology, the American Sociological Association, and/ or other relevant professional association.

Outcome

Complete one research report or design.

Outcome

Use computer hardware and software to conduct online library searches, to conduct web searches, to enter information into databases, and to analyze statistical and narrative data.

Outcome

Describe, compare, and critique a wide range of research methods.

Outcome

Articulate and critically assess research questions by scholars.

Outcome

Identify and describe major patterns in statistical and narrative data.

Dependencies

Programs

SOC303 is a completion requirement for: