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Social Scientific Research Methods in Communication Studies


Course Description

Provides students a thorough overview of the basics in empirical research methods used by social scientists with an emphasis on methods used most frequently by interpersonal communication researchers.


Athena Title

SOC SCI RES METH


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in SPCM 8700


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

To understand the logic and operation of empirical research in interpersonal communication. To give the student basic experience in the conduct of empirical research.


Topical Outline

Scientific thinking Scientific logic Research design Measurement Reliability Validity Experiments Surveys Interaction analyses Evaluation methods


Syllabus


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