Social Science

Students will be introduced to the basics of social scientific research methods. Topics include exploratory research, hypothesis testing, community based research, program assessment, and quantitative and qualitative methods of gathering and analyzing data.

This course will address the social scientific research process including an examination of research ethics, theory, and research design methods addressed in a qualitative course that includes but is not limited to field methods (e.g. ethnography and participant observation), intensive interviewing, focus groups, and unobtrusive research methods. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour. 

Topics in quantitative methods that may include but are not limited to data management, multiple regression, generalized linear models (ex. logistic regression), survey research (including design, implementation, and analysis), principal component analysis, and experimental designs. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour. 

Collaborative seminar for students working on senior projects or honors theses. Capstone course for applied data analysis certificate. One to three credit hours. 

Collaborative seminar for students working on senior projects or honors theses. Capstone course for applied data analysis certificate. One to three credit hours.