Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026Class Size35 studentsCredits4PrerequisiteCompletion with a C or better in: SOC 10 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0DescriptionSurvey of research methods from a sociological perspective - to understand and explain how social forces affect groups within a society. Includes attention to the nature of sociological theory, hypotheses, variables, and ethics of research. Sociological research dealing with quantitative data such as surveys and experiments; qualitative data, such as participant observation, in-depth interviews, case studies, and ethnography; secondary analysis, such as comparative historical research, census analysis, and content analysis. Designed for the sociology major and others who require familiarity with sociological research techniques. Emphasis on student participation in conducting research, analyzing data from a variety of methodological approaches. 