SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS

SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS
Course Code
SO 3522
Credit Points
30
Course Coordinator
Professor B Hayes

Pre-requisites

Available only to students in Programme Year 3 and above who have achieved 100 credit points from level 1 and 2 Sociology courses.

Overview

This course introduces modes of explanation used in social sciences. It demonstrates the variety of data collected and the methods of data collection used in both quantitative and qualitative research. It also covers some elementary methods of data presentation and statistical analysis.

Structure

Three lectures each week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Class test (50%) and examination (50%). Students are not required to pass both elements as long as an overall pass is achieved.

Resit: If an overall pass is not achieved, the failed component or components must be retaken.