Social Research Methods
SOCY 210
200-Level Courses
Fall 2026
3 Units
In-person
3
one-way Exclusions
Lecture, group learning, private study
Please note that course information listed in the Arts and Science Course Calendar supersedes any information listed on the Sociology website.
For the most current course offerings, registered Queen’s students should consult SOLUS.
Course Description
Examination of relationship between sociological theory and methods of social research; topics include logic of research, hypothesis formulation, and variables and their operationalization.
Learning Outcomes
- Articulate basic social science principles, concepts, and terminology.
- Identify when and why a specific research method is most appropriate for specific research questions you are interested in testing.
- List and describe appropriate methods for collecting data on sociological topics.
- Produce a research proposal that includes a testable research question and describes appropriate methods of data collection.
- Produce annotated bibliographies that summarize key information in core sociological readings.