SOC-21253 credit hours

Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods

Sociology · 2 hrs Lecture | 2 hrs Lab

Offered: Every Year

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SOC-2125 prerequisites

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SOC-1100Introduction to Sociology I: Concepts and Methods

the former SOC-1101

KIN-1101Introduction to Kinesiology
CJ-1002Introduction to Criminal Justice

the former CJ-1101

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Taking SOC-2125 is a prerequisite for 9 courses directly.

Where SOC-2125 counts

Required by 3 programs:

  • SOC 3-YEAR BA IN SOCIOLOGY
  • SOC 4-YEAR BA IN SOCIOLOGY
  • SOC HONOURS BA IN SOCIOLOGY

Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:

  • KIN 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF KINESIOLOGY

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Description

This course is an introduction to the use of descriptive and inferential statistics in the social sciences, with an emphasis on sociology. Students are introduced to survey research and techniques of data analysis. Lab work is included to develop computer-based statistical skills for use in research. This course is required for majors and honours students.

Requisite courses

SOC-1100(3), or the former SOC-1101(6), or KIN-1101(3), or CJ-1002(3), or the former CJ-1101(6) [prerequisite(s)]; SOC-2125L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).

Note

This course meets the University Science Requirement.

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