SCY2261

Social Research Methods

(ART)

Naomi White

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in Sociology or permission from Head of School + Prohibition: SCY3261

Synopsis: Doing sociological research requires us to think conceptually, to obtain information and to analyse this information using methods which are clearly articulated. Because sociological research draws on people0s experiences, its conduct inevitably raises ethical and political questions. In this subject, we will discuss these issues. We will also consider the various research designs and data gathering strategies available to us in our attempts to document the social world.

Assessment: Group project (3000 words): 66% + Test (1.5 hours): 34%