BHSC 400 - Social Science Research

Credit(s): 3-6
3-6 hours lecture, 3-6 hours contact
Prerequisite(s): An intermediate level course in social science and college level mathematics.
This course is designed to examine the techniques involved in data analysis, definition and measurements of variables, testing of hypothesis and interpretation of findings. Efforts will be made to acquaint students with quantitative data and the fundamental concepts of sociological research design. The rational for the use of certain basic concepts, their applications and the presentation of results through statistical analysis and the effect of relevant variables on research results will be studied. A major focus of the course is to provide students with hands-on experience in research methodologies through measurements of sociological constructs, non-experimental research designs, and the statistical analysis of correlational data. A Life Arts Project is required.

Only open to the B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences program.