SOC 108E - Experimental Methods
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.
Tagart Sobotka
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