SOC 300 - Methods of Social Research

Introduction to logic and methods of sociological research. Topics include connections between theory and research, problem formulation and research design, conceptualization and measurement, sampling modes of observation and analysis, ethical issues, and the political context of research.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: Prerequisite: SOC 105 or CRM 105; prerequisite or corequisite: STT 215 or MAT 111 or higher (excluding MAT 141 or MAT 142); or a score of 4 or higher on the UNCW math placement test.
Additional Restrictions/Requirements: Prerequisite courses or higher (excluding MAT 141 and MAT 142), or a score of 4 or higher on the UNCW math placement test. Open only to students in the sociology or criminology major or minor.
University Studies: Building Competencies/Information Literacy
Crosslisting: CRM 300
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3

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