SOC 205 — Introduction to Social Research Methods
Students will examine fundamental elements of empirical research and the ways social scientists think critically. This course includes attention to the nature of theory, hypotheses, variables, and ethics of research. Students will apply qualitative and quantitative analytical tools. Topics may include logic and research design, survey, observation, case study, focus groups, ethnographic methods, linguistic analysis, and historical/comparative research methods. This course is designed for students in the social sciences.