SOC SC 404
Research Design in Social Science
Social Science · 4 units · Graduate professional courses (400-499)
Introduction to main components of research projects, focusing on research questions, theoretical frameworks, and research design. Students design feasible research plan for individual project. Students identify research topic and specify research question; identify existing data for original analysis; compare theoretical frameworks for social scientific analysis of data; assess relevant evidence and literature; and explore approaches to data analysis. Students submit assignments, and complete research proposal.
Letter grading.
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