University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

SOC 214 Research Methods: Design

This course introduces students to the power of social science research by learning how social scientists make observations, collect data to answer research questions, and prepare reports. Students will learn the epistemology of social science, the basics of research design, measurement, and different methods of qualitative and quantitative observation.

Cross Listed Courses

SW 214

Prerequisite

MTH 161 and SOC 101 or SW 101 or instructor permission
  • Up one level
  • 200