SOC 867 - Survey Research Methods

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: SOC 762/LDRS 862 and either SOC 705 or SOC 763/LDRS 863; or permission of the instructor
This graduate level seminar provides a foundation in the theory and methods of survey research. Students will learn the concepts of total survey error, sampling, modes of data collection, questionnaire design, validity of survey instruments, and computer-assisted interviewing techniques. Practical issues of conducting surveys and research ethics will be addressed, along with tools for evaluating and analyzing survey data.