SOC 3002 - Social Research Methods: Quantitative

3 cr. 3 hr. Offered every spring semester

This course introduces students to quantitative (numerically-based) methods of studying the social world, as well as the types of statistics typically used in sociological analysis. Through taking this course, students will learn how to design and utilize basic methods and techniques of quantitative data-gathering, as well as how to understand, apply, and interpret basic social statistics. Students will use both manual and computer software-based approaches in their work.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1700, SOC 1100 and sophomore, junior or senior status.