INSH 3101 — Research Methods in the Social Sciences
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath ADNUpath WIusually offered: fall, springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonOakland, CATraditional
Introduces the basic concepts involved in conducting research in the social sciences. Familiarizes students with the scientific methods that are necessary for systematic analysis of social behavior, societal trends, program effectiveness, and public attitudes through readings, lectures, group discussions, and research assignments. Offers students an opportunity to learn how to formulate a research question, investigate and critique how questions are researched, develop a research design, and obtain the critical thinking skills necessary to consume interdisciplinary research across the social sciences.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 19 | 40 | 48% | 10.5 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 44% | 5.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 18 | 25 | 72% | 7.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 50% | 5.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 21 | 25 | 84% | 4.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 72% · T 17% · W 77% · Th 72% · F 23%
Common patterns: MWR (72% of sections), TF (17% of sections), F (5% of sections), W (5% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Emily Mann (93% of students) · reviews
- Sahar Abi Hassan Abdul Samad (7% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Gerardine Marshall (47% of students) · reviews
- Matthew Alemu (29% of students) · reviews
- Stephen Abeyta (24% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list INSH 3101 in their prerequisites.
Links
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