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MAC3 and Sociology

Teaming Social Research and Statistics
Students will be able to:State an operational definition of their research topic, select research method (survey, experiment),formulate a hypothesis, gather data using sound sampling methods, compile and analyze data (hypothesis testing), form valid statistically significant conclusions, display results for a general audience.

An Exploration of Data Sets to Enhance Topics within a Sociology and Ethnic Studies Curriculum
Integrate the use of quantitative data and analysis in sociology and ethnic studies courses. In a series of four assignments students will explore the following mathematical concepts:Represent data graphically, Interpret data from data sets or graphs, make inferences or conclusions from data sets, analyze data to answer a series of questions.

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