SOC 318 - Social Research Methods

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall

Introduction to the methods and techniques for conducting empirical research in the social sciences. Topics covered include philosophy of social science methodology, literature reviews, research design, conceptualization and measurement, ethical issues in the social sciences and the collection and use of primary and secondary data. Students may receive credit for either SOC 303 or 318, not both.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 and SOC 202 with a grade of C or above.