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 75 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 fail component or components must be retaken.

Feedback

Feedback is provided throughout the course through weekly class exercises.