ANSO 261-01, Research Methods, Fall 2003

Abstract

Course Description and Course Objective: This is the first in the Anthropology-Sociology two-course sequence in Research Methods. This course provides a general introduction to the research process by addressing issues on research design, data collection, basic analysis of data, and interpretation of results. We will cover a wide range of methodological approaches, including surveys, historical and archival techniques, experiments, content analysis, intensive interviewing, and field work. During this course, students will read materials describing and employing these methods; conduct social research using several of the methods; and write reports on consuming, conducting, and critiquing social research.