Introduction to Class

In this course, we will investigate questions central to the study of social life. Using a hands-on approach, we will explore how to examine and communicate core sociological concepts, methods, and explanations.

Like historians, we will examine archival materials. Like ethnographers, we will observe – and record – contemporary social life. Like survey methodologists, we will design and implement a survey.

As in other sociology classes, you will be asked to analyze and interpret the evidence you collect. This class requires you to make a commitment to using – and thinking about – the methods of social science research.

NOTE: For the final exam please bring only a pencil and a scantron. You will NOT be allowed any other materials.

Class Notes

• Week 11 Lecture Slides Part 3
  
• First Lecture Slides
  September 29, 2010
• Library Lecture Slides
  October 1, 2010
• Week 2 Lecture Slides Part 1
  October 4, 2010
• Week 2 Lecture Slides Part 2
  October 6, 2010
• Week 3 Lecture Slides Part 1
  October 11, 2010
• Week 3 Lecture Slides Part 2
  October 13, 2010
• Week 4 Lecture Slides Part 1
  October 18, 2010
• Metro Transit Lecture Notes
  
• Week 4 Lecture Slides Part 2
  October 22, 2010
• Week 5 Lecture Slides Part 1
  October 25, 2010
• Comscore Guest Lecture Slides
  October 27, 2010
• Week 5 Lecture Slides Part 2
  October 29th, 2010
• Week 6 Lecture Slides Part 1
  November 1, 2010
• Week 6 Lecture Slides Part 2
  November 3, 2010
• Week 7 Lecture Slides Part 1
  November 8, 2010
• Week 7 Lecture Slides Part 2
  November 10, 2010
• Week 7 Lecture Slides Part 3
  November 12, 2010
• Week 8 Lecture Slides Part 1
  
• Political Polling Presentation
  
• Week 8 Lecture Slides Part 2
  
• Historical Sociology Lecture Slides
  
• Week 10 Lecture Slides Part 1
  
• Week 10 Lecture Slides Part 2
  
• Week 11 Lecture Slides Part 1
  
• Week 11 Lecture Slides Part 2
  

Files For Download

• Tutorial for Assignment 5
  
• Data for Assignment 5
  
• Surveys for Review
  
• Data for Assignment 8
  

Homework Assignments

• Assignment 2: Bus rider Ethnography
  
• Assignment 3: Analyzing Field Notes
  
• Assignment 5: Exploring Data
  
• Assignment 6: Survey Design
  
• Assignment 8: Survey Analysis
  
• Assignment 9: Content Analysis
  

Readings

• Enumerating Inequality: The Constitution, the Census Bureau, and the Criminal Justice System
  

Useful Links

• Information on Clickers and Course Materials
  A word document that contains instructions on obtaining a clicker or setting up a wireless device to act as a clicker and instructions on how to use both in class. Also contains information about the materials required for class.
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