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SOC 408

Qualitative Research

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Examination of the modes of observation, recording and reporting of the daily way of social life, studied by physical and perspectival closeness.

Requirements

Prerequisites

SOC 101SOC 240PSY 240
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

SOC 101; SOC 240 OR PSY 240.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Core

CO14

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • critically evaluate qualitative social-scientific research studies so as to judge the relative validity, or lack thereof, of social-scientific empirical results.
  • articulate an original research question that can be translated into a qualitative researchable design.
  • complete a research proposal for a qualitative research project, including an introduction, literature review, research question, research design, hypothetical or preliminary findings.