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Social Research Skills 1
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Program
London, England
Dates: 8/30/17 - 5/19/18
Social Research Skills 1
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: London South Bank University
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Sociology
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Researching Social Life, or reasonable equivalent.
DESCRIPTION
The social sciences are centrally a problem-solving endeavour: asking and answering question to better understand social life. Research methods are the tools we use to search for solutions and deepen our understanding of social processes. In this course, we will explore methods for collecting and analysing quantitative data. The unit has four main goals:
1) To develop your understanding of the nature of social science explanations, especially quantitative explanations;
2) To develop your understanding of how quantitative data are generated; and
3) To develop your quantitative data analysis skills.
The unit will also specify key features of quantitative research design. It will provide you with hands-on experience of using SPSS computer software specifically designed to analyse quantitative data.
1) To develop your understanding of the nature of social science explanations, especially quantitative explanations;
2) To develop your understanding of how quantitative data are generated; and
3) To develop your quantitative data analysis skills.
The unit will also specify key features of quantitative research design. It will provide you with hands-on experience of using SPSS computer software specifically designed to analyse quantitative data.