Methods I is a study of basic social science research methodology. Topics considered include: research design and data collection, writing a literature review, measurement and causality, fitting models to data with various methods, graphic analysis, and the use of statistical software. An emphasis is placed on designing a research project.

Grade Basis: AL
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Prerequisites:

• SOCI 1000 - Introduction to Sociology

Restrictions:

• Fall