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SOCI 012: Introduction to Research Methods

Course Description

This research methods course has students examine fundamental elements of empirical research and the ways in which sociologists and social scientists gather, evaluate, and critique social data. The course goes into detail about the roles of theories, hypotheses, variables, and ethics of research. The course provides students with an overview on the research methods that focuses on the application of qualitative and quantitative analytic tools including logic and research design, such as survey, observational, experimental, case study, and comparative historical research and basic statistical analysis. Computer statistical applications is required for the course.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: SOCI 001
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-4: Social & Behavioral Sciences
    Area A-1B: Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
  • C-ID: SOCI 120 - Introduction to Research Methods
  • Cal-GETC GE: Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences