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SSC 469/569
Quantitative Research Methods
Fall 2005
Instructor:
Bobby Moore, Ph.D.
Phone:
(662) 846-4073
Email:
bemoore@deltastate.edu
Webpage:
http://ntweb.deltastate.edu/vp_academic/bmoore
Office Hours: Monday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. -
1:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Other Times by Appointment
Class Time: Monday
and Wednesday 1:30 to 2:45
Required Text: Statistics: a tool
for social research, 7th Edition, by Joseph Healey
COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to introduce the student to
various basic statistical techniques. Upon completion of this course the
student should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
1)
ability to understand the importance of statistical analysis in the
social sciences
2)
understanding of basic univariate
statistical techniques
3)
understanding of the application of univariate
statistics to the field of social science
4)
basic proficiency in the use of computer software to conduct
statistical analysis
CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
This course is a split-level senior and graduate level course, and as
such, it is expected that the student is capable of determining whether he or
she should attend class. However, the University’s rules and regulations
require that a student attend at least 75% of class meetings in order to
receive credit for the course. With this in mind, each student will be
given 6 absences, which will include both excused and unexcused absences.
Any student missing more than 6 classes will be penalized one letter grade for
each subsequent absence. Any student missing more than 8 classes will
receive an automatic grade of “F” for the course. Participation in class
discussions will be instrumental in the student’s understanding of the course
materials. Therefore, failure to attend class may result in the student
being unable to adequately discuss materials on the examination.
TARDINESS
An individual entering the classroom after class has begun is not only
disrupting for the instructor, it is also disrupting for other students.
If you arrive to class late and the door is already closed, then do not
interrupt the class by coming in. Arriving late will still count as one
of your allotted absences. If you have a condition or situation that
will cause you to arrive late to class on a regular basis, then please see the
professor as soon as possible.
GRADING
Each student’s grade for this course will be computed using a combination
of the following examination scores and homework scores.
EXAMS:
There will be a minimum of 3 exams, and a maximum of 4 exams given throughout
the semester; 2 (or 3) regular exams and the final exam. The exams will
consist of a combination of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions,
and statistical equations. The material will come from the instructor’s
lectures, as well as classroom discussions. There will be no makeup
exams given. Examinations will account for 70% of the student’s final
grade.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:
Throughout the semester, students will be provided a series of homework
problems. Random homework assignments will be taken up by the professor
and graded. There will be no late submission of homework. Homework
grades will account for 20% of the student’s final grade.
PARTICIPATION:
Each student is expected to read assigned materials and be prepared to discuss
the materials in class. Participation will account for 10% of the
student’s final grade.
GRADING SCALE:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = Under 60%
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If a student has a disability that qualifies under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office
for Disability Accommodations (ODA) for information on appropriate policies
and procedures.
