The theory and logic of research, the ethics that guide the research process, and the range of research methods generally employed in the social sciences are introduced. Emphasis is on providing practical knowledge of the research process and in preparing students to conduct their own research project.
Prerequisite(s): 3 credits of a 100-level social science (e.g., ANTH, CRIM, GSTD, PSYC, SOCI or WMST).