Experimental Methods . SOC 108E
Introduces students to the logic, design, implementation, & analysis of experiments in social science research. Students will gain a broader understanding of experimental methods. We begin by exploring the relationship between experiments and other methods, how to read research that utilizes experimental design. In the second part, we dig into the fundamentals of experimenexperimental research design, how to design effective treatments, selectingappropriate outcome variables, & strategies for dealing with challenges that often arise with experiments. In the final part of the course, the focus will be on analysis of experimental research data & presentation of results.
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.
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UnitsOptional
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeUpper division only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeThese majors only soc
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For 108E there is a test in week 2 that you'll most likely fail. I liked the class overall as a SOC major. But I had to basically live in office hours and constantly email the TA and professor. My recommendation is to take this class with only 2 other classes (so 3 overall). You must attend class. IClicker is a must.
I also took Soc 147 with him! He is the best sociology professor take his classes .
I love Dr. Sobotka. This was my second class with him, and he's wonderful. I enjoyed crafting our experiments. It was helpful to work on the final project throughout the entire quarter. Only one foundational test. Take this class!
Don't take his class. His TA was ridiculous and the grading she used was too harsh, even after grading things 4 weeks into the quarter. Prof isn't helpful. Don't set yourself up
Class material was interesting but the TA broke the class. Assignments consisted of ann imaginary grading rubric the TA uses, not the one provided. Sobotka didn't do much to change this after receiving many complaints. Long readings each week, nothing was graded until week 4, uses Iclicker for attendance. I wouldn't recommend this class.
When things were graded, grades were BAD and we were already like 4 assignments in. Awful class, awful amount of reading, unrealistic expectations for students. The midterm and final were insane and also we took the final not during finals week and then literally had another class after ??? Had his finals for both of the classes on the same day
Catherine Taylor
3.3
Tara Tober
4.5