Basics-Social & Behavioral Research (SOC 300)

Term: 2012-2013 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

Joan MerloShow MyInfo popup for Joan Merlo

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 1:50 PM - 3:15 PM (9/5/2012 - 12/18/2012) Location: MAIN SIENA S102
Tue-Thu, 1:50 PM - 3:15 PM (9/5/2012 - 12/21/2012) Location: MAIN SIENA S102

Description

Introduction to research methods in the social/behavioral sciences. The course will cover reading and critiquing original research articles and methods of research design from sociology, criminal justice and psychology. Qualitative and quantitative research designs - experiments, survey research, interviews/focus groups and evidence-based practice designs will be explored. Students will gain exposure through in-class assignments and will conduct data analysis using SPSS. Corequisite: SOC 395 required for majors; SOC 395 recommended for non-majors.