RTF 330K Introduction to Research Methods: Qualitative Approaches-W

Unique No. 07120

Faculty: Rodriguez

Class Time: MWF 10-11

Room: CMA 3.112

Writing Comp: Yes

Comm/Culture Req: No

Closing Limit: 35

Cross-listed: None

Prerequisites

The following coursework with a grade of at least C in each course: RTF 305 and 9 additional hours of lower-division coursework in RTF.

Consent requirements

This course does not require consent. Registration is open via TEX to all RTF majors.

First class day policy

Students must attend the first class day or make prior arrangements with the instructor.

Course description

This course is intended to provide students in communication with a theoretical and practical knowledge of research methods. Students participating in this course will become familiar with issues, concepts and techniques relevant to a variety of empirical research methods. Students will learn how to engage in research, as well as how to critique others’ research. No prior coursework or experience in statistics is required to do well in this course, but students should be prepared to learn elementary statistical concepts and procedures. However, more emphasis will be placed on the logic of underlying social science research than on computation.