SOC 336 Quantitative Research Methods

Fall and Spring semesters

This course will introduce students to basic quantitative data collection and analysis. The course will cover fundamentals of research design including sampling, survey construction, data collection, elementary statistical analysis, and report writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on the research process including defining the problem, determining appropriate research design, identifying a sampling strategy, data collection, data analysis, and report writing. The class will have a project format where students will apply these skills while working witha local community agency or organization. Prerequisite: SOC 100.

3 credit hours