SOCY2210

Research Methods

Required for the Sociology major This course is about the ways that social researchers (especially sociologists, but also political scientists, anthropologists, psychologists, economists, and public health researchers) learn about society. After an introductory section on information literacy, we will learn about the methods social researchers use to create scholarly knowledge about the social world. We will consider the strengths and weaknesses of different methods.

Course overview

Department
Sociology
School
MCAS
Credits
0

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.88 / 5

Based on 462 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Sarah L Babb · 245 Beacon Street Room 107 MW 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Sarah L Babb · Mcguinn Hall 413 F 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Sarah L Babb · Mcguinn Hall 413 F 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Sarah L Babb · Mcguinn Hall 413 W 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered