Course Catalog Information (24-25)
SOC 14
The Process of Social Research
Course Description
An examination of the application of the scientific method to understanding social phenomena. Explores important processes in social research including the selection and definition of problems of investigation, ethics in research, the relationship between theory and data, and quantitative and qualitative data-gathering and data analysis techniques.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Distinguish the sociological perspective from other sciences, including its methods, theories and empathetic standpoint.
- Responsibly and ethically apply the scientific method to the study of social life.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Formerly Statement
- Formerly SOC 64
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite(s)
- SOC 1
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5 SOC 15, PSYC 15, MATH 10 or MATH 10H
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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