Soc 351 Research Methods

 

  1. Course Syllabus

       Spring 2004

       Fall 2003

       Spring 2003

       Fall 2002

  1. Lecture Notes by Topics

(1)   Research Process

(2)   Problem Formation  & Evaluate a Research Problem

(3)   Dimensions of Research Focus

(4)   Measurement Exercise

Examples of Operational Definition  * (has problems to open it)

(5)   Elements of Research Design

(6)    Levels of Measurement

(7)   Questionnaire Construction &Units of Analysis

           a) Units of analysis – powerpoint

(8)   Errors in Causal Explanations –Powerpoint

(9)    Hypothesis & Causation

(10)                       Reliability  *

(11)                       Content Analysis         

(12)                       Sampling

(13)                       Control Variables

(14)                       Lab Stats Notes

            a) Statistical Significance and Measures of Association --Powerpoint

(15)                       Citation Styles

 

 

 

(16)                       Exercises, Quizzes & Homework (in progress)

 

 

c. Suggested Websites by Topics