SOC200 — Introduction to Research Methods for Sociologists
This course is an introduction to research methods in sociology, covering quantitative, qualitative, primary and secondary data and defining the basic types of research method including social surveys, experiments, interviews, focus groups, participant observation, ethnography and longitudinal studies. This course will also review general issues in the design and implementation of research projects, as well as specific issues that arise in conducting interviews and field observations, constructing and administering surveys, analyzing existing data, and planning program evaluations.