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SOCI-210 - Introduction to Social Science Research Methods

Minimum Credits: 3 Length: 45 hours Prerequisites: Three 100 level credits in Sociology, Criminology or Psychology. ENGL 100 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisites: Recommended COMP 153, STAT 106 Delivery Method: On-campus, Online Cost: $365.28 Course Outline: https://outlines.cotr.bc.ca/pdf/courses/Course-outline-SOCI-210-Fall-2022.pdf

Introduction to Social Science Research Methods examines the scientific method applied to the understanding of behaviour, the recognition and posing of scientifically researchable questions, and the examination of different research designs. Students gain an interdisciplinary understanding of qualitative and quantitative methods and ethics in social science research. Students are introduced to relevant research questions, issues of interest, and how to communicate knowledge and information about their social world. This course also introduces Indigenous research methodologies.