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SOC 240

Introduction to Research Methods

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB-
Standard

Overview

Description

An overview of the methods and analytical techniques used in the research of social phenomena. Emphasis will be on the design and execution of research.

Requirements

Prerequisites

SOC 101
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

SOC 101.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

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Learning Outcomes

  • explain the purposes of social-scientific research.
  • translate topics of interest into researchable questions or hypotheses.
  • review the social-scientific literature and construct a literature review.
  • describe the primary quantitative and qualitative research designs typically employed by sociologists.
  • select an appropriate research design for a given research question or hypothesis.