SOAN 201 - Quantitative Research Methods

Taught by: Bruce Podobnik

Content: The survey research process, including hypothesis formation and testing, research design, construction and application of random sampling procedures, measurement validity and reliability, data analysis and interpretation. Philosophical roots and ethical considerations of survey research methods.

Prerequisite: Sociology/Anthropology 100 or 110, and sophomore standing. Enrollment preference given to departmental majors fulfilling degree requirements.

Semester Credits: 4

Note: This class helps to fulfill the Quantitative Methodology requirements for the Sociology and Anthropology, Political Science, and Communications majors at Lewis & Clark College.

For Summer 2008: This course has been approved by the Department Chair as equivalent to Economics 103. Economics majors should confirm that their departmental record reflects this approval.