This course is the introduction to common quantitative techniques and software used in the social sciences. It is designated to meet the need of the students to provide them with broad range of basic concepts and methods, which  they will later use as the basis for intermediate and advanced quantititative techniques. The course is aimed at students who study sociology but it will contain examples and applications relevant for various social science diciplines. The course provides understanding about application of computer and  statisitcs in the field of sociology. Through triangulation method, the course ensures the graps of the students on both statistics and computer  for the research purpose. It would also equip the students with the use of latest software in the field of research.

Contents

Recommended Books

                 George, A. (2011). SPSS for Social Scientists, 4th edition, 

Suggested Books

                  Schuyler, W. (2010). Reading Statistics and Research, 1st edition, The Ohio state, USA.

Distribution of Marks:
Mid Exam:           30

Final exam:         50
Sessional (Assignment,Presentation,Participation,Attendance,Quizes)    20

Scheduled on:      

Ph.D  1st:               Thursday (02:00-05:00)