SOSC3800-A Social Science Research Mthds

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School of Education and Social Sciences
Undergraduate

Term: Spring 2026
Session: Full Term (Jan 20 - May 08)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026
End Date: Friday, May 08, 2026
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Tues./Thurs.
Time: 12:30 PM to 01:45 PM

This course introduces students to the principles practices and processes of research in social science assists students in selecting a topic for a research project and guides them in doing preliminary research on that topic. Students will be introduced to empirical studies learn how to conceptualize and measure variables and become familiar with sampling techniques and different types of research designs includings data collection. By the end of the course students will have decided upon a research project read numerous secondary sources on their topic and a literature review. Prerequisites: STAT2110 and 60 credits3 Credits