SOAN 375 - Methods of Social Inquiry

Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Fall

Prerequisites: SOAN 101 (ANTH 101) or SOAN 102 (SOC 102), and at least junior standing. The rationale and utility of research and its relationship to social and political theory. The two major aspects of social inquiry-measurement and interpretation-are examined focusing on the structuring of inquiry, modes of observation (experiments, surveys, field research, unobtrusive research, etc.), and analysis of data. The course includes lectures, discussions and field exercises. Chin.