Aug 21, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

SO 330 Research Methods

(4 Credits)
CJ 330

This course examines the notion of paradigms, the relationship of theory to empirical work, the formulation of hypotheses, questionnaire construction, and multi-method research. The introduction to the major quantitative and qualitative research methods includes survey research, ethnography, interviewing, and content analysis. A class project gives the student hands-on experience to aid in the development of the required individual research projects.

Prerequisite: SO 101, one additional SO or AN course, and MA 141.