SOCI 100 - Introduction to Sociological Research

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University of Pennsylvania

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Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Gibson, Harknett, Koppel, Park. This course provides a board overview of how sociologists gather and analyze information to generate and test hypotheses about the social world. We begin by covering key building blocks of sociological research: theory, measurement, and sampling. Then, we review a variety of research designs and analytic approaches. Finally, we take a critical perspective on social research discussing topics of research ethics, objectivity, and whether research findings should be used to inform policy. The emphasis in the course will be on training students to develop a healthy skepticism and to be intelligent consumers, and we will regularly discuss and evaluate research examples found in mainstream news sources. Students will also gain hands on experience with survey and qualitative research through course research products.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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