Description
The Senior Research Seminar I is the third course in a four-semester sequence (Social Statistics-offered in the fall semester, Research Method-offered in the spring semester, Senior Research Seminar I- offered in the fall semester, Senior Research Seminar II- offered in the spring semester ) designed for students majoring in Sociology or Criminal justice. Students in Sociology and Criminal Justice will develop their research problem, develop appropriate methodologies and research instruments (quantitative and a quantitative survey), develop a data collection strategy, identify primary and secondary sources, disseminate the research instrument to the identified population and begin data analysis. The course will operate as a seminar, with students completing textbook chapter assignments, leading discussions and critiquing their peers. Prerequisite: SS 331: Social Statistics and SS 332: Research Method.