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A survey of research methods in the social sciences applicable to communication research.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Graduate students only

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Letters and science

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HAMILTON K A
Kristy Hamilton
4.2
24 reviews
Fall 2025 . Dunbar N E
SSMS 4143
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14:00 PM - 16:50 PM
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COMM87 . Hamilton K A 6 Months Ago

She talks fast but wants you to do well. In order to do well in this class you have to do all assignments and attend office hours.

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COMM166 . Hamilton K A 9 Months Ago

Pretty unique course. You get assigned to a group of about six people and have to create your own marketing firm and complete assignments for a real world client. If you have a good group that evenly divides work you'll be fine. If not, good luck. I've been able to use some of the stuff I've made for this class for resumes/interviews. I recommend.

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COMM166 . Hamilton K A 10 Months Ago

Kristy Hamilton is a great professor who is extremely knowledgable. Pretty much everything on the test can be found in her lectures. Her grading criteria is very clear and she is very fair. Her classes are interesting and applicable for future career paths in marketing/communication. I would recommend her classes anyday!

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COMM166 . Hamilton K A 11 Months Ago

The class involves everybody being put into groups of 6-7 people to work on a marketing campaign for a business, submitting 6 assignments as a group together. If your group is hardworking and interested in marketing, you'll do great. Final exam was difficult but not impossible. I would definitely take another class with Hamilton.

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COMM87 . Hamilton K A 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Hamilton was such an engaging lecturer and really good at being accessible for questions. Take good notes and you should be good. 3 exams with MCQ and calculation problems that are graded on a very lenient curve. You can use the textbook and any sticky notes you stuff in it on the test. Minimal homework.

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COMM160DM . Hamilton K A 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

dr. hamilton is great! 3 papers, attendance is mandatory, and a final. each paper has very clear grading criteria and are graded pretty fairly. lectures are very engaging as well. i recommend!

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