SOC 341 - Social Research Workshop

Institution:

University of Hartford

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Description:

An introduction to the use of computers as a vehicle for analyzing data in social research. Students are acquainted with various library programs in the computer services, write their own programs, and use the computer in the analysis of actual research data from the General Social Survey series. Emphasis is placed on moving from ideas to research data and back, and on the writing of reports. The course assumes basic knowledge of research methodology and statistics. The statistical packages MINITAB, SPSS, and BMDP are used extensively throughout the course; hence, some knowledge of the computer and the VAX operating system is required. Prerequisites: CS 110 or CS 114, SOC 242, and SOC 343.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hartford.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 768-4100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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