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SURVEY METHODS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

SOC 751
Course Description

Theoretical and practical issues involved in the design of surveys and their components. Apply knowledge of survey research techniques to a specific and complete research project.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average
4

27.64% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

7.63% from Historical

A Rate
100%

89.55% from Historical

Class Size
14

-33.86% from Historical

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