Survey Methodology

Catalog description

This course introduces students to survey research methods. Sociology is based on empirical data. Sociologists are trained to collect data in order to answer questions. One of the most commonly used forms of data collection within sociology is the survey. In this course, students will gain experience in designing a survey, sampling, administering a survey, and analyzing survey data. Counts as an elective in the Data Science interdisciplinary minor. Satisfies a major or interdisciplinary minor requirement in Communication Studies.