Research in the social sciences

Undergraduate

Introduction to argument, evidence and method in social science research. Understanding arguments, kinds of evidence, the relation between theory, research design, methodology and method, and approaches to gathering and weighing evidence and arguments. Course Format: Lectures, seminar, lab, 4 hours per week. Restrictions: Students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits. Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.