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, SOC 343, and one foundation-level course, or their equivalents; or permission of instructor.

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