Interdisc Studies - Soc Sc/Hum
INSH 3101: Research Methods in the Social Sciences
Lecture - 4 credits
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- Introduces the basic concepts involved in conducting research in the social sciences.
- Familiarizes students with the scientific methods that are necessary for systematic analysis of social behavior, societal trends, program effectiveness, and public attitudes through readings, lectures, group discussions, and research assignments.
- Offers students an opportunity to learn how to formulate a research question, investigate and critique how questions are researched, develop a research design, and obtain the critical thinking skills necessary to consume interdisciplinary research across the social sciences.
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