Researching Social Life

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to major issues and decisions confronting the new researcher. Topics include epistemology and knowledge paradigms, including positivism/realism, interpretivism/constructivism and critical knowledge development; research ethics; the role of theory in research design; an introduction to key methodologies and methods in sociological research; and sampling choices. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in SOCI 1002H. Not open to students with credit for SOCI 2150Y, CHYS-COMM 2010H, CHYS-COMM 2000H, CCTH 2000H, or PLCW 2100H.