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Senior Research Seminar I (SS 438)

Term: 2015-2016 Fall Term

Faculty

Dr. Dr. Bernard F. Moses, Ph.D. F. Moses Ph.D.Show MyInfo popup for Dr. Dr. Bernard F. Moses, Ph.D. F. Moses Ph.D.
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Schedule

Mon, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM (8/12/2015 - 12/12/2015) Location: MAIN BH 2

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.