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SOCI 3312 - Database Methods and Analysis

Credits: 3

Focuses on data analysis of existing data commonly used for economic and social scientific purposes (e.g., U.S. Census, General Social Survey, World Bank) and the construction of new data from multiple sources. Reviews basic quantitative research methodology, descriptive and inferential statistics, data reduction and management techniques, and the interpretation of statistics in applied social research. Students become adept at using multiple database programs (e.g., Excel, SPSS, SAS). This is the second course in the research methods sequence. Prerequisite: C- or better in SOCI 3311 .


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