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Aug 02, 2025
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SSC 2502 - EVALUATING SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
credits: 3.0
Will teach students how to evaluate social science research reports appearing in both professional and nonprofessional publications. During the course, students learn how to distinguish invalid studies from valid ones. They develop the ability to see through misleading presentations of data and unjustified conclusions. The course also covers the knowledge required for integrating numerous sources of evidence, for critically examining the importance of a study, and for evaluating ethical issues. An underlying general objective of the course is the development of skills in both writing and critical thinking. Method of Instruction: Lecture and demonstration. Method of Evaluation: Grades will be based on exams, evaluation papers and short assignments. Meets *WRT Distribution Requirements.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
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