SOC 180A: Foundations of Social Research (SOC 280A)
Formulating a research question, developing hypotheses, probability and non-probability sampling, developing valid and reliable measures, qualitative and quantitative data, choosing research design and data collection methods, challenges of making causal inference, and criteria for evaluating the quality of social research. Emphasis is on how social research is done, rather than application of different methods. Limited enrollment; preference to Sociology and Urban Studies majors, and Sociology coterms. Department consent required. To enroll, students must contact Sonia Chan (schan23@stanford.edu).
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SI, GER:DB-SocSci
Instructors:
Kiviat, B. (PI)
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