SOC 220
Social Research Methods
Fall 2026
Topics
- Research Designs
- and Questionnaires
- Qualitative Data Analysis Qualitative Data Analysis; Bridging
- Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
- and Qualitative Approaches; TBA
- Explain the logic and purposes of major quantitative and qualitative approaches used in sociological research
- Identify the strengths and limitations of different research designs and methods
- Apply basic principles of research design, data collection, sampling, and data analysis
- Evaluate the quality and credibility of sociological research findings
- Develop the foundational skills needed to design and conduct a sociological research project
Readings
- Bell, E., Kleinknecht, S., & Bryman, A. (2026). Social Research Methods (7th ed.). Oxford University Press Academic Canada
Fall 2026
Topics
- Research design
- Research ethics
- Surveys
- Probability sampling
- Ethnography
- Interviews
- Focus groups
- Content analysis
- Mixed methods
Readings
- Social Research Methods: Seventh Canadian Edition. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780190170387.ISBN 9780190170387
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
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- 2026-Fall-SOC-220-LECTURE-A01 ↗2026
- 2026-Fall-SOC-220-LECTURE-A02 ↗2026
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