SOC 6060 - Research Design and Data Collection I

This course is designed to provide experience with the formulation of research problems and exposure to a range of quantitative and qualitative data gathering techniques. Logistical and ethical issues associated with the various techniques will be discussed (e.g., sampling, informed consent). Students will have experience identifying and collecting archival and observational data, as well as constructing and executing a simple experiment.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Graduate students only.