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Research Methods: find out how to collect social data

Research forms an important part of the study of sociology, but what are the different methods of completing research? This course introduces you to the qualitiative and quantitative methods, and how different theorists collect their data.

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About our Sociology Research Methods course

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As part of our Research Methods course, you’ll dive into the different qualitative and quantitative methods used by sociologists to gather information about the social world. You’ll also learn about the core theories within Sociology, such as Functionalism and Marxism, and why they prefer certain methods.

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