Issues in the use of significance tests in sociology, one and two-way analysis of variance, elements of multiple regression and correlation, techniques for the analysis of nominal and ordinal data. An intermediate survey of the major research methods used by sociologists, including survey research, experimentation, observation, archival research, and in-depth interviewing. The selection of an appropriate research method, with analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of various methods, practical issues, data collection and preparation, and analytical techniques. Major theoretical approaches, including functionalism conflict, symbolic interactionism, and their implicit methods of logic illustrated by case studies. Original works of major theorists in historical perspective.
Emphasis is on the use of multivariate statistical techniques.
SOCY 201 or equivalent and SOCY 410 or permission of department. Basic techniques for analyzing population structure and demographic processes, including fertility, mortality and migration. Formerly SOCY 312. Family and population dynamics. Policy issues that relate to demographic changes in the family.