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 or Corequisite Courses: STT 215 or MAT 101 or higher (excluding MAT 141 or MAT 142).
Prerequisite Courses: SOC 105 or CRM 105
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.
University Studies: Building Competencies/Information Literacy
Crosslisting: CRM 300
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
Major Restriction Sociology or CriminologyMinor Restriction Sociology or Criminology

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