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CSSA 513 – Introduction to Research Inquiry (3)

Builds fluency with the basic theoretical and methodological considerations that inform the research process. Illustrates challenges and opportunities social scientists face while designing empirical studies and interpreting data. Surveys theoretical orientations that shape the social science research process. Analyzes researchers’ methods of generating and evaluating data. Generates the elements of a research study, including a literature review, conceptual framework, researchable questions, and data sources. Examines designs used to structure disciplined inquiry. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
F25193404003Roberson, R.Online Open202000
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Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course. Or contact instructor to request syllabus. (Note: An ONID account is required to view OSU's online directory.)
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* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.