SOC/ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY 221 - Quantitative Methods For Social Science

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The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

This course introduces students to the basic quantitative research methods used in the Social Sciences and History. The emphasis in this course is not on the mathematics underlying quantitative design and statistics, but on understanding and using quantitative methods for research and for reasoning, thinking, and problem-solving. Areas to be covered include the relationship between theory and research methods, design, sampling, measurement, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Evaluation is based on writing assignments and class participation, as well as individual and group projects. Prereq: Gen Ed Behavioral & Social Science requirements (7-8 credits) and MATH 131, or c/i. Coreq: ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 222 in same semester. (spring/Block 5)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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