PRACTICUM IN ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: SOC/C&E SOC 357 , 361 and declared in Sociology: Concentration in Analysis and Research Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Honors - Accelerated Honors (!) Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply quantitative data analysis techniques to real-world social science datasets, including the construction of variables, use of sampling weights, handling of missing data, and interpretation of multivariate statistical results. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Design and execute an independent research project, including formulating an applied social research question, developing an analysis plan, conducting statistical analysis, and producing a well-organized final report. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate proficiency in research communication, including creating data visualizations (tables and figures), writing coherent and well-supported research papers, and delivering effective oral presentations of findings. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Critically evaluate peer and published research, providing constructive feedback through peer reviews and engaging with sociological literature to inform analysis and interpretation. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate ethical research practices, including proper data handling, understanding and application of Institutional Review Board (IRB) principles, and maintaining academic integrity throughout the research process. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Strengthen project management skills, such as managing time effectively, meeting cumulative deadlines, integrating feedback, and balancing multiple interrelated tasks over the course of a semester-long project. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Connect sociological research skills to career development, including preparing professional resumes, writing cover letters, conducting informational interviews, and exploring opportunities in graduate school or research-oriented employment. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Apply quantitative data analysis techniques to real-world social science datasets, including the construction of variables, use of sampling weights, handling of missing data, and interpretation of multivariate statistical results. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Design and execute an independent research project, including formulating an applied social research question, developing an analysis plan, conducting statistical analysis, and producing a well-organized final report. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate proficiency in research communication, including creating data visualizations (tables and figures), writing coherent and well-supported research papers, and delivering effective oral presentations of findings. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Critically evaluate peer and published research, providing constructive feedback through peer reviews and engaging with sociological literature to inform analysis and interpretation. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate ethical research practices, including proper data handling, understanding and application of Institutional Review Board (IRB) principles, and maintaining academic integrity throughout the research process. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Strengthen project management skills, such as managing time effectively, meeting cumulative deadlines, integrating feedback, and balancing multiple interrelated tasks over the course of a semester-long project. Audience: Undergraduate 7. Connect sociological research skills to career development, including preparing professional resumes, writing cover letters, conducting informational interviews, and exploring opportunities in graduate school or research-oriented employment. Audience: Undergraduate