SOC 497: RESEARCH METHODS
California State University, Northridge
Prerequisite SOC 424/L. Corequisite SOC 497L. Application of the scientific method to social phenomena, including both quantitative and qualitative methods of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data, as well as considerations about research design, the role of theory, and ethics. Methods covered may include survey research, experimental research, secondary data analysis, content analysis, focus groups, qualitative interviews, fieldwork, ethnography, and historical comparative research.
Average GPA: 2.79
Grade distribution records: 2,732 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 552 | 20.2% |
| A- | 268 | 9.8% |
| B+ | 232 | 8.5% |
| B | 477 | 17.5% |
| B- | 293 | 10.7% |
| C+ | 188 | 6.9% |
| C | 305 | 11.2% |
| C- | 119 | 4.4% |
| D+ | 61 | 2.2% |
| D | 71 | 2.6% |
| D- | 43 | 1.6% |
| F | 123 | 4.5% |
Based on 2,732 student grade records across 15 terms and 9 professors.
Instructors
- Briauna A Johnson 807 students, Average GPA 2.95
- Roya Mavaddat 696 students, Average GPA 2.60
- Ellis Godard 399 students, Average GPA 2.46
- David D Bogumil 300 students, Average GPA 3.43
- Jerald G Schutte 231 students, Average GPA 2.41
- Mary Beth Slusar 92 students, Average GPA 2.93
- Lauren E Mcdonald 48 students, Average GPA 2.78
- Oshin Khachikian 42 students, Average GPA 2.47
- Valeria Ramirez 16 students, Average GPA 3.71