Research Methods: Generating and Investigating Research Problems

SOC 3631 3 Quarter Hours
Course Level Undergraduate
Description Explores the fundamental concepts for generating and investigating research problems. Examines methods for basic and applied research. Emphasizes theory construction and includes data gathering and using research techniques such as interviews, questionnaires, observation, and content analysis. Examines issues of measurement and causal reasoning. Offers students an opportunity to design a small study based on a real-world issue after discussing the research problem with a client. Prereq. SOC 3410.

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Academic Term Dates
  • April 9, 2012
    Full Spring Term (12 weeks) 
  • April 9, 2012
    April Term (6 weeks) 
  • May 21, 2012
    May Term (6 weeks) 
  • July 2, 2012
    Full Summer Term (8 weeks) 
  • July 2, 2012
    July Term (4 weeks) 
  • July 30, 2012
    August Term (4 weeks) 

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