Research Methods Topics / Modules

Topics, Modules, and How to Use Them

The topics of this course are organized into "modules". Organizing the research methods topics into modules allows us to easily mix and remix the modules to suit courses that run different lengths (15 weeks, 6 weeks, etc.) or that are taught in different ways. 

I. Basics of Social Research

II. Research Methods - Sources of Sociological Data

Mod7: Unobtrusive Methods (Comparative Historical, Content Analysis, Secondary Data Analysis, Meta Analysis)

Mod8: Qualitative Field Research 

Mod9: Survey Research

Mod10: Interviews

Semester Break (Spring or Fall Break)

III. Research Design & Data Analysis

Mod11: Measurement

Mod12: Data Collection & Sampling

IV. Reporting Your Work

Mod13: Sharing Your Research

Mod14: Reading & Writing Social Research

Mod15: Research Methods in Real World