Sociology 204 - Statistics and Quantitative Research Methods for Sociology

Stats & Quant Research Mthd

Fall
2023
01
5.00
Tina Wildhagen

TU TH 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Smith College
SOC-204-01-202401
Seelye 211
twildhag@smith.edu
This project-based course covers the study of statistics for the analysis of sociological data and the study of methods for quantitative sociological research more generally. Topics in statistics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, correlation, deduction and induction, error and bias, confidence intervals and simple linear regression. Topics in research methods will include positivism, research design, measurement, sampling methods and survey design. All students will participate in a lab which emphasizes the use of computer software to analyze real data. Students will design and complete a survey research project over the course of the semester. Prerequisite: SOC 101. Enrollment limited to 40.

[CE] Statistical Methods Limit; Prereq: SOC 101

Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.

Must take Laboratory, Lecture

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.