Research Methods Topics / Modules
Topics, Modules, and How to Use Them
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
I. Basics of Social Research
II. Research Methods - Sources of Sociological Data
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)
Semester Break (Spring or Fall Break)
III. Research Design & Data Analysis
III. Research Design & Data Analysis
Mod11: Measurement
Mod12: Data Collection & Sampling
IV. Reporting Your Work
IV. Reporting Your Work
Mod13: Sharing Your Research
Mod14: Reading & Writing Social Research
Mod15: Research Methods in Real World