Survey methodology, with an emphasis on student participation in the conduct of actual surveys. Additionally, students will conduct original research by analyzing survey data.
Athena Title
Survey Research Methods
Non-Traditional Format
Students will participate in the supervised conduct of an actual survey or surveys during the semester.
Prerequisite
POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101H or POLS 1101S
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will understand the process for conducting a survey.
Students will understand the various methods for conducting a survey.
Students will understand the process for preparing and analyzing survey data.
Students will write an original research paper by analyzing survey data.
Students will participate in the conduct of an actual survey or surveys during the semester.
Topical Outline
1. Introduction: The Purpose of Surveys
2. Survey Errors
3. Survey Sampling
4. Issues Related to Non-Response
5. Data Collection Methods
6. Designing Survey Questions
7. Administering Surveys
8. Weighting
9. Analyzing Survey Data
10. The Art of Election Polling
11. Survey Ethics
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
