ECCC 475 - Research Methods

Review of methodologies and skills used by social scientists. Introduction to the logic of scientific inquiry and the relationship between development of theoretically based research questions and the process for seeking answers. Focus on two methodologies: 1) qualitative field investigation techniques, such as participant observation and narrative/content analysis; and 2) quantitative techniques such as survey procedures. Introduction to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS-PC).