SOC 255 — INTRO TO SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS

Examines fundamental elements of empirical research and the ways in which sociologists gather, evaluate and critique data. Includes attention to the nature of theory, hypotheses, variables, research design, qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, and the ethics of research. Incorporates computer applications such as SPSS to facilitate statistical analysis. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID SOCI 120]