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RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIOLOGY

C&ESOC/SOC 750
Course Description

Application of scientific methods to the analysis of social phenomena; methodological orientations in sociology; types of research procedure: nature of sociological variables.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average
3.8

0.84% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

1.57% from Historical

A Rate
60%

-15.48% from Historical

Class Size
15

11.11% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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