Introduction to Research Methods
Course #: SOCIOL 650, Class #: 4418, Section #: 01
Description
This course introduces sociological research methods and research design including approaches to finding and evaluating scholarly research, developing a research question, and writing a literature review. It will also provide foundational knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods, how to choose a method, and issues in research ethics. By the end of this course, students will be able to write a review of the literature, define and explain key concepts such as sampling, measurement, and generalizability, be able to justify the use of particular methods, and develop their own research proposal.
Prerequisites
Graduate degree student in Applied Sociology or Sociology PhD
Course Details
Date / Time
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Th 3p.m. – 5:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0022
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0022
Enrolled / Capacity
9 / 15
Status
Open