SOCW Courses:

SOCW 8210 - Survey Research Methods

(5 credits)

Participants in this course study in-depth a range of survey methods administered via in-person interview, self-report, phone interview, and Internet administration. Topics include survey design, administration, analysis, and addressing sources of bias. Students also review theoretical and empirical research on question and questionnaire effects. Students prepare in the practice of writing questions and designing questionnaires, both in general and in light of existing research.