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Research Design and Contemporary Theory
SOCIOL 2000

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This seminar examines theory and research design in contemporary sociological research.  We will examine important theories in different areas of the discipline, and the empirical approaches taken to support or challenge them.  We will emphasize important principles that are applicable in all kinds of sociological research including surveys, participant observation, experiments, interviews and quantitative analysis of existing data.  Limited to graduate students in sociology.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
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Department Sociology
Course Component Seminar
Subject Sociology
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 15, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution None
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students