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: