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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