Sociological Research Methods
This course explores the basic methods of sociological research. Students will examine the relationship between social theory and research, the research process, choosing a sample, conditions for inferring causation, and methods of data collection, along with the applications and ethics of sociological research.
Prerequisites & course information
Sociology majors. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) Sociology majors are strongly encouraged to elect SOC 310 in their junior year. Honor majors should elect this course prior to or concurrently with SOC 497 (the first required course in the Sociology Honors sequence). (4; 3 in the half-term). (BS). (QR/1). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed SOC 312. Meets the sociology Research Methods Requirement. It is highly recommended that sociology majors not elect both SOC 305 and SOC 310 in the same term.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027