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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Taking SOC-2125 is a prerequisite for 9 courses directly.
- CJ-3470Forensic Psychology
- CJ-4116Program and Policy Evaluation
- CJ-4800Research Field Practicum
- KIN-2256Research Methods in Kinesiology
- PSYC-3470Forensic Psychology
- SOC-4116Seminar in Quantitative Research Methods
- SOC-4126Seminar in Qualitative Research Methods
- SOC-4800Field Research Placement
- STAT-2902Statistical Data Management and Analysis with SAS
Where SOC-2125 counts
Required by 3 programs:
Counts toward 12 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- CJ 3-YEAR BA IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- CJ 4 YEAR BA IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- CJ HONOURS BA IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- CRS 3-YEAR BA IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES
- CRS 4-YEAR BA IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES
- DEV 3-YEAR BA IN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (STREAM A: INDIVIDUAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT)
- DEV 3-YEAR BA IN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (STREAM B: COMPARATIVE BIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT)
- HR 3-YEAR BA IN HUMAN RIGHTS
- HR 4-YEAR BA IN HUMAN RIGHTS
- IDS 3-YEAR BA IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
- IDS 4-YEAR BA IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
- 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.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.