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2019-2020 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SOC 390 - Research Methods in Sociology


Explores the relationship between theory and research. Specific topics include the nature of scientific proof in the social sciences, measurements of variables, hypothesis and theory testing, sampling, research design, ethical issues in research, and the relationship between research and policy-making.

General Education Requirements:  Writing Intensive

Prerequisites: Junior standing and 6 hours of sociology courses or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 3