This course provides a theoretical and practical introduction to social research methods. We will explore both quantitative and qualitative methodology, focusing on two primary tools used in sociological research - the design and conduct of (1) surveys and (2) in-depth interviews.
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HS1001Person & SocietyDoing Social Research
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HS228Graying Society: Issues And ChallengesHS3001Contemporary Social TheoryHS3002Understanding Social StatisticsHS3004Cities & Urban LifeHS3007Religion & SocietyHS301Contemporary Social TheoryHS3011Power, Politics & The StateHS3014Health, Medicine & SocietyHS3015Development & Social ChangeHS3016Societies In Comparative PerspectiveHS3017Sociology of TourismHS3018Sociology Of GenderHS3019Sexuality And SocietyHS302Understanding Social StatisticsHS3052Comparative Asian Societies+37 moreAvailable indexes
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| 1130 | 19906 TUT (T1) 1130-1220 Wed LHS-TR+44 | ||||
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| 1230 | 19907 TUT (T2) 1230-1320 Wed LHS-TR+44 | ||||
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| 1330 | 19908 TUT (T3) 1330-1420 Wed LHS-TR+44 | ||||
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| 1430 | COMMON LEC (LEC1) 1430-1620 Mon LT25 | 19909 TUT (T4) 1430-1520 Wed LHS-TR+44 | |||
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