METHODS OF SOCIOLOGICAL INQUIRY

C&ESOC/SOC 360

Presentation of sociological data; descriptive statistics; probability theory and statistical inference; estimation and tests of hypotheses; regression and correlation and the analysis of contingency tables.

C&ESOC/SOC 210

Introduction to the field of American sociology, its subfields and specialized areas of research, theoretical traditions and research methods.

C&ESOC/SOC 960

Alternative research designs and processes, measurement, and analytical techniques in social psychology; experience in developing and utilizing research plans and techniques.

C&ESOC/SOC 750

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

SOC 751

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.