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Introduction to Research Methods

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Th 3p.m. – 5:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W04-0022 3 $2722 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
Th 3p.m. – 5:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0022
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2722 (guest students)

Description

This course introduces sociological research methods and research design including approaches to finding and evaluating scholarly research, developing a research question, and writing a literature review. It will also provide foundational knowledge in qualitative and quantitative research methods, how to choose a method, and issues in research ethics. By the end of this course, students will be able to write a review of the literature, define and explain key concepts such as sampling, measurement, and generalizability, be able to justify the use of particular methods, and develop their own research proposal.

Prerequisites

Graduate degree student in Applied Sociology or Sociology PhD

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W04-0022

Enrolled / Capacity

9 / 15

Status

Open

Instructor

Heather Zaykowski

Tuition*

* 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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