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I understand math really well, so this class was a breeze for me. Prof Schaeffer was incredibly clear and helpful in her expectations (and telling you if you needed to come in for extra help). She scared me at first, but won me over in the end.Rate My Professors ↗
While I had no interest in statistics, Nora made the numbers actually fun to work with. Very open to questions and participation (she will memorize students' names in a huge lecture just to make them feel comfortable and engaged), she is great at explaining the concepts and mechanics of stats. Exams were multiple choice, along with two projects.Rate My Professors ↗
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SOC 351 introduces survey methods for social research, covering sampling, measurement, and practical application of research skills.
No offering record · Fall 2018
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Fall 2018–Fall 2018 · limited sampleDistinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2018 | SOC 351 | Introduction to Survey Methods for Social Research |
| Fall 2017 | SOC 351 | Introduction to Survey Methods for Social Research |
| Fall 2017 | SOC 752 | Measurement and Questionnaires for Survey Research |
| Fall 2016 | SOC 751 | Survey Methods for Social Research |
| Fall 2014 | C&ESOC/SOC 360 | Statistics for Sociologists I |
| Fall 2014 | SOC 752 | Measurement and Questionnaires for Survey Research |
| Fall 2013 | C&ESOC/SOC 360 | Statistics for Sociologists I |
| Fall 2013 | SOC 751 | Survey Methods for Social Research |
| Fall 2012 | C&ESOC/SOC 360 | Statistics for Sociologists I |
| Fall 2012 | SOC 752 | Measurement and Questionnaires for Survey Research |
| Fall 2011 | C&ESOC/SOC 360 | Statistics for Sociologists I |
| Fall 2011 | SOC 751 | Survey Methods for Social Research |
| Fall 2010 | C&ESOC/SOC 360 | Statistics for Sociologists I |
| Fall 2010 | SOC 752 | Measurement and Questionnaires for Survey Research |
| Fall 2009 | C&ESOC/SOC 360 | Statistics for Sociologists I |
| Fall 2009 | SOC 751 | Survey Methods for Social Research |
| Spring 2008 | C&ESOC/SOC 360 | Statistics for Sociologists I |
| Spring 2008 | SOC 752 | Measurement and Questionnaires for Survey Research |
| Fall 2006 | C&ESOC/SOC 360 | Statistics for Sociologists I |
| Fall 2006 | SOC 751 | Survey Methods for Social Research |
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