SOC 445 - Applied Research Methods

3 credit(s)
This course guides students through all stages necessary to conduct applied research. The various aspects of design and analysis include sampling, instrument design, initial data preparation, refining data sets, data processing and analysis, as well as an exploration of the ethical issues involved in the research process. The course includes the development, design, and execution of a research study. Basic knowledge of research methods and statistics are assumed. Various statistical packages are used throughout the course; hence, some knowledge of the computer and the VAX operating system is required.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 242 and SOC 343, or their equivalents, and one foundation-level course (SOC 225, SOC 271, SOC 315, SOC 326, SOC 328, SOC 351, SOC 363, SOC 364, SOC 366, SOC 375, SOC 377, SOC 382); or permission of instructor.

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