SWS-4002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences
This course is designed to teach students how to conduct and evaluate original research in the social sciences. Students will learn about the foundations of ethical research and experimental design. Students will learn about a variety of research methods by engaging in authentic assignments which require them to conduct their own research. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) will be used regularly as students develop the skills needed to create a data set, and read, analyze and interpret data output.
Prerequisite
Complete MTH-1500 or MTH-1501 with a minimum grade of D-.