SWK 311 - Social Research Methods

Credits: 4

Introduces logic of social scientific research. Explores different epistemological stances informing social-scientific inquiry and traces methodological implications. Specific methods covered include survey research, experimental research, archival research, content analysis, evaluation research, comparative-historical analysis, field research, participant observation and others. Course concludes with a research project. Cross-listed as SOC 311

Prerequisite(s): Requires development of independent research proposal.