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SOCI 377A - Sociological Inquiry I

The logic, philosophy, and ethics of scientific inquiry applied to understanding social phenomena. An introduction to ethnographic methods, including techniques of field observation, focus groups, in-depth interviewing, and comparison of methods. Practice in grounded theory and other qualitative methods of data analysis. Laboratory experience in techniques of information searches, electronic communication, and organizing observations.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SOCI 300 or consent of department.

Credits: 4