C Sociology Research Methods

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Term hours: 54 lecture. This course examines fundamental elements of qualitative and quantitative empirical research and the social science use of critical thinking. The scientific methods include attention to the role of theory in research, hypotheses, variables, sampling, data collection, analysis, research ethics, and written results. Application of analytic tools include logic and research design, such as survey, observation, experiments, case study, and comparative historical research. (CSU/UC, AA GE, CalGETC, C-ID: SOC 120)