Summer 2019 - SA 355 J100

Quantitative Methods (S) (4)

Class Number: 2590

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2019: Mon, 5:30–9:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    SA 255 and SA 257.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines the methods, concepts and statistical procedures central to quantitative sociological research. Emphasizing the meaningful application of statistical analysis to social issues, the course provides intermediate quantitative research skills. Students use statistics software to conduct applicable statistical analyses and interpret results. Students with credit for SA 355 may not take POL 315 for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Sociology and Anthropology 355 is a course where students are introduced to issues and techniques in quantitative methods and data analysis in social research. The overall emphasis of the course will be less on statistics and more on developing the practical and theoretical tools necessary to become better critical consumers and producers of quantitative social science data. The goals of the course include: (a) the development of a working knowledge of a range of quantitative methodologies used in the social sciences; (b) understanding the logic and application of quantitative data analysis techniques using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS); (c) the development of a critical understanding of quantitative data obtained from surveys, evaluations, and experiments; and (d) improving research design and paper writing skills. Because there is no better way to learn about quantitative methods and analysis than by actually applying the skills, students will design and execute individual quantitative analyses using secondary data from their choice of Canadian data sets.

Grading

  • Assignments 45%
  • Term paper (quantitative analysis) 55%

NOTES:

Grading: Where a final exam is scheduled and you do not write the exam or withdraw from the course before the deadline date, you will be assigned an N grade. Unless otherwise specified on the course outline, all other graded assignments in this course must be completed for a final grade other than N to be assigned.

Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct Policy: The Department of Sociology and Anthropology follows SFU policy in relation to grading practices, grade appeals (Policy T 20.01) and academic dishonesty and misconduct procedures (S10.01‐S10.04). Unless otherwise informed by your instructor in writing, in graded written assignments you must cite the sources you rely on and include a bibliography/list of references, following an instructor-approved citation style.  It is the responsibility of students to inform themselves of the content of SFU policies available on the SFU website: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html.    

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

George, D., & Mallery, P. (2018). IBM SPSS Statistics 25 Step by Step: A Simple Guide and Reference. (15th ed.) Toronto: Pearson.
ISBN: 978-1-138491076

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS