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Foundations
of Social Research covers several areas of knowledge
relevant to the practice of social science. Lecture and
texts delineate scientific terminology and sketch different
modes of exploring social worlds, covering both explanation
and understanding. Quantitative design encompasses survey
and secondary analysis. Qualitative design covers field
study and historical-comparative methods. Methods are
explored from a dialectical standpoint in which practice is
situated in the intersections of class, gender, and race.
Students consider the ethics and politics of social
research, especially the responsibility of scientists and
the role of science in segmented society. Course is
designed for all types of social scientific inquiry,
including applied social science and social work.
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