Criminology and Criminal Justice. Analysis of statistics, theories of causation, current research in crime, delinquency, and the criminal justice system. Applied Computer Methods. This introductory applications course illustrates the use of computers in handling social science data. The method is to present a problem commonly encountered by social researchers and demonstrate its computer-based solution.
Background is given in sampling, research design, and survey analysis.
Advanced Social Statistics. An examination of more advanced statistical methods as applied to sociological data. The course will deal with the logic and techniques of sampling, the significance of differences, and the relationships between factors involved in quantitative sociological studies. Studies in Urban Sociology. An analysis of theories of urban life.