SOC20260 Quantitative Research Methods
Quantitative sociology describes a particular approach to social research, involving specific methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Building on the foundations of sociology established so far your studies, we explore the role of social surveys, secondary data, and statistical analysis in making sense of the social world. Topics covered will include measuring key sociological concepts, quantitative research design, introduction to statistical inference, principles of data visualisation, basic descriptive statistics, introductory statistical analysis.We will explore these topics through specific social issues, including social inequality, health, sexuality, religion, gender, and consumption. Accompanying tutorials will introduce you to practical data management and analysis. The module assumes no mathematical knowledge beyond basic arithmetic.
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If you struggle with maths like myself, this module may seem daunting at first. However, it's actually very basic and giving some attention to course notes will suffice for most. The module is dull but it is compulsory unfortunately. You will recieve a good grade if you go to class. Tutorials are also helpful for learning about the online software(or self-learning if your tutor isn't great :))