ADPS 1153 Research Methods for the Social Sciences
This introductory course in research methodology examines issues underlying research from a theoretical and practical point of view. It explores the basic concepts and problems encountered in designing and conducting research and develops the practice of critically thinking about resources located in the research process. Focus is on the tenets of sound research practice to enable students to make reasonable judgments about research read and undertaken.
Course overview
- Department
- Advancing Studies
- School
- ADV
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.97 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.41 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Samuel Hay | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 10+ hrs/week | 12 of 19 |
| Spring 2025 | Samuel Hay | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.7 | — | 16 of 19 |
| Spring 2024 | Samuel Hay | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 10+ hrs/week | 13 of 18 |
| Spring 2023 | Samuel Hay | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 7–9 hrs/week | 11 of 17 |
| Spring 2022 | Samuel Hay | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 14 of 19 |