SOC 5500 - Data Analysis

This course develops the ability to analyze research data in the social sciences. The linkages among measurement, statistics, and interpretation of results in social research will be explored. Unscheduled computer laboratory commitment is required.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to prepare a descriptive data analysis, carry out the analysis, and report its results.
Students will be able to prepare, carry out, and report on a data analysis which reports associations between observations.
Students will be able to prepare, carry out, and report on a data analysis which tests hypotheses.
Students will know how to create and edit a data file for analysis.