Sociology 313 - Survey Design and Analysis

Fall
2019
01
4.00
Kathleen Hulton
M W F 11:15AM 12:05PM
UMass Amherst
33077
Machmer Hall room W-11
khulton@umass.edu
This course will introduce the theory and practice of survey research through relevant literature and hands-on experiences. Topics include problem definition, constructs and hypotheses, sample selection, protocol design and measurement, and the causal modeling of survey data. Attention will be given to practical issues in carrying out social surveys and in making good use of secondary data sources. Prerequisites: Sociology 212 and 213 or equivalents.
(Gen.Ed. R2)
SOCIOL 313 pre-req
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.