SOCY2038 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Sociology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course is a comprehensive overview of survey methodology with a focus on applications in sociology. Beginning from a review of the philosophical underpinnings of this important quantitative research technique, students will study the conceptualisation of research questions suitable for surveys. This will include questionnaire design and administration. The second part of the course will focus on sampling techniques; the understanding of how samples can be representative and to what extent survey results can be generalized. Students will learn to test research hypotheses using statistical estimation. A large part of the course will be devoted to learning how to prepare and analyse data in SPSS - a popular software package for data analysis. Throughout the course, students will write data analysis reports and critique quantitative literature. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Examination (35%), assignments (55%) and tutorial and lab participation (10%). |
| Workload | 14 hours of lectures, 8 hours of tutorials and 10 x one hour computer laboratory sessions. Lectures will be taped. |
| Areas of Interest | Sociology |
| Requisite Statement |
Any two first-year courses or with the permission of the coordinator. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Biological Anthropology, Political Science, Population Studies, Social Research Methods, Sociology, Policy Studies, and Policy Studies |
| Academic Contact | Dr Sikora |
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