Social Research Methods. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): PSY 3110 (statistics) with a C- or higher and University Advanced Standing Teaches how to conduct social science research. Introduces different research methods in social sciences, including experiments, surveys, field research, and unobtrusive research. Covers the following topics: steps in scientific research, the ethics of social research, research design, the logic of sampling, and strengths and limitations of each type of data collection method.