Spring 2027

Practicum in Analysis and Research

Semester-long practicum in sociological analysis and research, focusing on executing an independent project, applying quantitative methods, and writing research reports.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Christine Schwartz4.1/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Apply quantitative data analysis techniques to real-world social science datasets, including the construction of variables, use of sampling weights, handling of missing data, and interpretation of multivariate statistical results.

  • Design and execute an independent research project, including formulating an applied social research question, developing an analysis plan, conducting statistical analysis, and producing a well-organized final report.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in research communication, including creating data visualizations (tables and figures), writing coherent and well-supported research papers, and delivering effective oral presentations of findings.

  • Critically evaluate peer and published research, providing constructive feedback through peer reviews and engaging with sociological literature to inform analysis and interpretation.

  • Demonstrate ethical research practices, including proper data handling, understanding and application of Institutional Review Board (IRB) principles, and maintaining academic integrity throughout the research process.

  • Strengthen project management skills, such as managing time effectively, meeting cumulative deadlines, integrating feedback, and balancing multiple interrelated tasks over the course of a semester-long project.

  • Connect sociological research skills to career development, including preparing professional resumes, writing cover letters, conducting informational interviews, and exploring opportunities in graduate school or research-oriented employment.

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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SOC/​C&E SOC 357, 361 and declared in Sociology: Concentration in Analysis and Research

C&ESOC/SOC 693

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Professors

Spring 2027

Christine Schwartz

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

CHRISTINE SCHWARTZ is recorded teaching in Spring 2008, Spring 2011, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Spring 2027

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Social research techniques and independent project execution
  • Quantitative data analysis and multivariate statistics
  • Research report writing and communication
  • Research ethics and IRB principles

Skills

  • Quantitative data analysis, variable construction, sampling weights, and handling missing data
  • Independent research design, analysis planning, and statistical execution
  • Research report writing, data visualization, and oral presentation delivery
  • Ethical research practices, IRB compliance, and academic integrity
  • Project management, deadline adherence, and feedback integration

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C&ESOC/SOC 693 · Spring 2027

Practicum in Analysis and Research

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C&ESOC/SOC 693 · Spring 2027

Practicum in Analysis and Research

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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