SOC 340 - Research Methods

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Brigham Young University-Idaho

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Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor, Math 221, Soc 340 This class will provide you with the methodological tools used by sociologists to understand individuals, groups and societies. We will start by reviewing the process of social scientifi c inquiry and the role of theory. Then we will focus on how social scientists design studies and collect data. Finally, we will begin to explore some ways in which data can be analyzed. Each of you will have the opportunity to apply what you learn as you create a research plan and collect some data of your own as part of your research project assignment. This experience should confi rm the usefulness of the principles covered throughout the course and will allow you to see fi rst-hand how the scientifi c method can be used to learn about your own sociological questions of interest. (Fall, Winter, Spring)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.byui.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 496-1411

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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