Student Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and quantitative approaches to sociological research.
2. Describe the social research process, including research design, hypothesis formulation, measurement, data collection, and analysis.
3. Evaluate and critique published research articles on the basis of methodological strengths and weaknesses.Course Description This course is a survey of qualitative and quantitative approaches to sociological research. The course provides an overview of the research process, focusing on research design, hypothesis formulation, measurement, and data collection. In this course, students will develop the ability to critically analyze social research, as well as design and execute their own research projects. At the conclusion of this course, students should also have more confidence critically analyzing, writing about, and otherwise discussing research findings they encounter, while also becoming better equipped to comprehend complex social structures and concerns.