COM ST31 - Research Methods for Communication Studies

    Recent Professors
    Movius L.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Cal-GETC Area 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) This course introduces the tenets and methods of social science research in general, and communication research in particular. The course provides an overview of both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Particular attention is given to experimental design, survey research, content analysis, and field research. The goal of this course is to prepare students for reading empirical research reports as well as prepare them for upper division research.