COM 403 - Communication Research Methods

This course examines the basic concepts and techniques of quantitative and qualitative communication research methods. Emphasis on structured inquiry into the social world by understanding and applying quantitative and qualitative methods of research to communication phenomena. Ethical dimensions of social scientific and humanistic research are also considered.

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and COM 301 or 302 or 360 or 370 or 375 or 380; or instructor permission.
When Offered: Spring
Credit: 3