JS 114: Research Methods in Justice Studies
San Jose State University
Introduction to quantitative research methods used in Justice Studies. Includes relationship of theory to empirical evidence; logic underlying methods of inquiry; ethics in conducting empirical research; and methodological design, operationalization, and data analysis. Restricted to JS majors and minors and FS majors. Prerequisite(s): JS 10, JS 12, JS 25, or FS 11 with a grade of "C"or better; JS 15 or Stat 95 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better; JS 100W with a grade of "C" or better. Justice Studies Minors: Any 100W and Upper Division Standing. Note: Must achieve a grade of "C" or better to fulfill Justice Studies major requirements.
Average GPA: 3.16
Grade distribution records: 1,667 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 91 | 5.5% |
| A | 363 | 21.8% |
| A- | 285 | 17.1% |
| B+ | 215 | 12.9% |
| B | 295 | 17.7% |
| B- | 134 | 8.0% |
| C+ | 83 | 5.0% |
| C | 96 | 5.8% |
| C- | 18 | 1.1% |
| D+ | 9 | 0.5% |
| D | 15 | 0.9% |
| D- | 6 | 0.4% |
| F | 57 | 3.4% |
Based on 1,667 student grade records across 17 terms and 11 professors.
Instructors
- Dina Mieko Kameda 458 students, Average GPA 3.02
- Sambuddha Ghatak 294 students, Average GPA 3.49
- Yue Yuan 268 students, Average GPA 2.82
- Dennis Alexio Estrada 136 students, Average GPA 3.23
- Judith Adele Randle 131 students, Average GPA 3.34
- Megan C Schlegel 108 students, Average GPA 3.41
- Allison Elizabeth Martin 100 students, Average GPA 2.94
- Michael Edward Vallerga 100 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Aubria N Jefferson 30 students, Average GPA 3.12
- Janella N Tolbert 30 students, Average GPA 3.09
- Christopher G Hebert 12 students, Average GPA 3.58