Course Description: This course provides an introduction to conducting theoretically informed social research. We will focus on the logic of research design as well as procedures for conducting research. We will cover a variety of techniques for gathering data including experiments, survey research, intensive interviewing, and participant observation. The course was formerly named SOCI 3305; credit will not be granted for both SOCI 3305 and SOCI 3462. Prerequisites: SOCI 3352 or permission of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) identify strengths and weaknesses in existing social research, (2) formulate a research question and testable hypotheses, (3) identify an appropriate methodology for generating and analyzing data, and (4) describe fundamental terms including measurement reliability and validity, causality, generalizability, and authenticity.
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Professor Bob Kunovich E-mail: Kunovich@uta.edu Office phone: 817-272-3796 Office location: 442 University Hall Office hours: |
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Intensive interviewing component:
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Subject Guides:
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UTA Library Databases A-Z
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Cited Reference Search
LexisNexis Academic
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Criminal
Justice Periodical Index
Social
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PsycINFO
ProQuest
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WorldCat
Health and
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General Social Survey
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