Sociology

SOCI4022Quantitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences3 ch (W)

Experience in-depth learning of quantitative research methods in the social sciences. Develop quantitative research designs to answer a research question. Learn about sampling; primary data collection with standardized instruments; and data analysis with descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Prepare a standardized questionnaire and interviews; choose between statistical analytical methods for primary and secondary data; and interpret and write about the results.

Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete SOCI 2022 or an equivalent introductory statistics course before taking SOCI 4022 or must first obtain permission of the instructor.