SOC 620 - Quantitative Research Methods

Units: 4

Focuses on strategies for data analysis, data preparation (coding, data entry), quantitative analysis (univariate, bivariate, multivariate), the presentation of quantitative findings (preparation of tables, graphs) and the writing of conclusions and recommendations from evaluations. Considers the social impact and ethics of evaluation research, pitfalls encountered in applying social research techniques in the real world and ways to assess evaluation research. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.