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Introduction to Research Methods for the Social Sciences

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Tu 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 H03-0008A 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Tu 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
H03-0008A
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course will train students in selecting appropriate methods for investigation a research question. We will explore a range of approaches to data, including positivist, interpretive, and critical. Students will learn to read research papers through the eyes of reviewers and note where improvements can be made to tighten the flow from theory to research to conclusions.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

H03-0008A

Enrolled / Capacity

4 / 15

Status

Closed

Instructor

Pacey Foster

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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