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2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SSC 420 - Research Methods & Design

A course designed to nurture an appreciation and understanding for the manner in which any question of interest can be methodically approached and possibly answered by applying a set of sequential methods.  Students learn how to find information, read journal articles, pose research questions, select appropriate methods, select participants, select appropriate designs and statistical analyses, report research findings, and do the above in the most ethical manner.  The primary goals in this course are for each student to gain experience with conducting research and writing research reports for a community partner.  This course includes a Service-Learning and Community Engaged (SL/CE) component.  During the semester, students are expected to make periodic progress reports on their projects, culminating in formal (convention-style) presentations to the class and community partners. 

Prerequisites: MAT 113, junior standing, or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered Fall and Spring

Credits: 4