SOC 301
Applied Social Research Methods
Sociology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Research methods training for conducting research in applied settings using social research methods such as needs assessments, social impact analysis, and program evaluations.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Ability to Estimate and Interpret Statistics
Learning Outcome
Graduates are able to estimate and interpret univariate and bivariate statistics and generalize their meaning to the appropriate population.
Title
Analyze Data and Summarize Findings
Learning Outcome
Graduates have the necessary skills to analyze data and summarize findings including a. basic familiarity with spreadsheet programs and statistical packages, b. the analytic process of comparing across categories, c. how to chart historical trends, and d. how to summarize findings for written or oral presentation.
Title
Know How to Code and Interpret Qualitative Data
Learning Outcome
Graduates know how to code and interpret qualitative data or how to code and prepare quantitative data for statistical analysis.
Title
Know and Understand the full range of Methodologies
Learning Outcome
Graduates know the full range of methodologies, the basic epistemological assumptions associated with each, the criteria for evaluating quality research, and how to select and implement the appropriate method to test a hypothesis or address a research question.
