Course Description This course offers a theoretical and practical introduction to the logic of social science research. The second section of the course focuses on how to use quantitative information to make substantively interesting and statistically correct arguments about contemporary U.S. society. In the final section of the course, students will be asked to conduct their own quantitative research using General Social Survey data. Course requirements 1. Read the assigned material for each class meeting and participate in the discussion.
Regular attendance is mandatory.
Midterm exam 4. W.W. Norton . Grading You are encouraged to work collaboratively on the assignments, discuss the questions, and help each other solve any problems about technical details. However, you must write up your results on your own, and you are solely responsible for whatever you hand in. The illusory quantitative-qualitative split.