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SOC 393 Methods of Social Research I

300 levelSocial Sciences10 topics

SOC 393 covers 10 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. The scientific method in social research
  2. Formulation of research problems
  3. Hypothesis development
  4. Concepts, variables and measurement
  5. Research design
  6. Sampling techniques
  7. Questionnaire construction
  8. Interview methods
  9. Observation techniques
  10. Ethics in social research

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The scientific method in social research

The scientific method in social research is the systematic process of asking questions, developing explanations, gathering evidence, and drawing conclusions in a logical and testable way. For examinations, you must master its core steps, its emphasis on objectivity and verification, and how it helps social researchers produce reliable knowledge about human behaviour and society.

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