SOC323 METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF SOCIAL RESEARCH
| Course Code: |
2320323 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
4(4-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Department: |
Sociology |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAÐATAY TOPAL |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
Theory and research in sociology Theoretical statements and observational statements. Assumptions and hypotheses. Fundamentals of sampling in social research. Scaling techniques. Techniques of social research: Quasi-experiments, observation (documentary, participant, etc.), interviews (formal and informal), mail questionnaires. Questionnaire design. Ethical questions in social research. Techniques of data analysis and interpretation of findings.
