SOCI 4420:Advanced Quantitative Research Methods in Sociology

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SOCI 3305
This course examines the concepts and techniques used for quantitative research in sociology. Students learn to interpret, calculate, and critique the basic statistics used in quantitative methods in sociology. Students acquire the skills to use Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer program for managing and analyzing numerical data. Students learn the ethical implications of social science research and write a research proposal for a quantitative study.