Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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SOAN 0301

Soc Research Methods

The Logic of Sociological Inquiry
In this course students will be introduced to the basic tools of sociological research including problem formulation, strategies of design and data collection, and analysis and presentation of results. This class will help students formulate a research question and develop a research strategy to best explore that question. Those strategies may include interviews, structured observation, participant observation, content analysis, and surveys. This class, strongly recommended for juniors, will culminate in the submission of a senior project proposal. (SOAN 0103 or SOAN 0105) 3 hrs. lect./disc. (Sociology)
Subject:
Sociology/Anthropology
Department:
Sociology/Anthropology
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
CW SOC
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Fall 2011

Fall 2011

SOAN0301A-F11 Lecture (Nelson)
SOAN0301B-F11 Lecture (Nelson)
SOAN0301Z-F11 Lab (Nelson)