Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021

SOSC 3310 Research Methods

Basic processes of scientific inquiry in the social sciences, problem formation, research design, measurement, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Athens Campus: fall day/night - Demorest Campus: fall day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Competently review and interpret social science research.
  2. Comprehend various quantitative and qualitative approaches to social science research.
  3. Articulate the various complexities and issues associated with conducting social science research.