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SOC 220 - Social Research Methods

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Arts
Department Sociology
Typically Offered either term

Description
Overview of quantitative and qualitative methods in social science. Includes the relationship between social theory and research, research ethics, and the technical aspects of research design, data collection, and data analysis. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit in SOC 315.