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SOC 14

The Process of Social Research · 4 units · used in 36 transfer pathways

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About this course

An examination of the application of the scientific method to understanding social phenomena. Explores important processes in social research including the selection and definition of problems of investigation, ethics in research, the relationship between theory and data, and quantitative and qualitative data-gathering and data analysis techniques.

Sections this term

Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

SOC 1Introduction to Sociology

Catalog wording: “SOC D001.

Advisory: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

Transfer pathways that use SOC 14

ASSIST maps SOC 14 to a requirement in 36 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

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