Statistical Reasoning in Sociology

Paper Code: 
SOC 401
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objectives:

The objectives of this course are-

  1. To provide exposure to the fundamentals of various quantitative methods which are useful in social research.
  2. To familiarize the students with certain quantitative methods, statistical techniques. and methods
  3. To  analyze the data and  information gathered by them in a systematic manner. 

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

SOC401

Statistical Reasoning in Sociology

On completion of this course, the students will be able to;

CO43: Describe the fundamentals of quantitative methods.

CO44: Use statistical techniques to analyze data.

CO45:Solve  numerical problems  for  measures of dispersion and co-relation for interpreting data.

CO46:Explain the process of hypothesis testing.

CO47:Examine statistical tools that can be useful in Sociology

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments

 

9.00
  • Objectives of Data Analysis.                                                                                         
  • Classification and Tabular Presentation of Data.                                                              Diagrammatic Presentation of Data: Simple bar and Multiple bar.
9.00
  • Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median, Mode.
9.00
  • Measures of Dispersion: Index of Qualitative Variation; Quartile Deviation, Standard Deviation, Co-efficient of Variation.
9.00
  • Co-Relation: Meaning and Features, Rank Co-Relation; Product Moment Co-Relation.
9.00
  • Process of Hypothesis Testing; Chi-Square Test.
Essential Readings: 

Books Recommended

Core Readings

  • Gupta,S.P.  2014, (43 rd Edition).StatisticalMethods,NewDelhi:Sultan Chand and Sons.
  • Ahuja. Ram. 2006, Research Methods, Jaipur: Rawat Publications:
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  • Cohen, Louis & Holliday, Michael. 1982 Statistics for Social Scientists. New York: Harper & Row Publishers
  • Malec, Michael, A. 1977. Essential Statistics for Social Research. New York: J.B.Lippincott Co.
References: 

Supplementary Readings

  • Elifson et al. 1990 Fundamentals of Social Statistics. New York: McGraw Hill Publishing Co.
  • Levin, Jack .1983 Elementary Statistics in Social Research. New York: Harper & Row Publishers
  • Wright, Susan E. 1986 Social Science Statistics. Boston: Allyn& Bacon Inc.
  • Loether, H.J. & McTavish, Donald. 1974 Inferential Statistics for Sociologists.
  •             Boston: Allyn& Bacon Inc.
  • Kurtz, Norman R. 1983 Introduction to Social Statistics. Paris: McGraw-Hill Book Co.

 

Journals

  • International Journal of Social Research Methodology, Taylor and Francis
  • Sankhya: The Indian Journal of Statistics, Indian Statistical Institute
  • Journal of Statistics Education, American Statistical Associaton

 

Academic Session: 
2021-22
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