Introduces students to major types of date and data analysis used in sociology. Designed to give students a foundation in understanding social science research articles, reports, and media reports used in political and policy debates. Topics include: general principles of research design, measurement, inductive and deductive modes of reasoning, experimental design, field work and ethnographic design, and reading and understanding basic quantitative forms of data and analysis.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment is restricted to majors, proposed majors, and minors in sociology, digital justice studies (formerly GISES), and Latin American studies/sociology combined.
Class Notes
All students can enroll - restriction review is lifted in summer. If you receive an error message, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number to enroll. From the instructor: The course fulfills a requirement for sociology majors.