SOC 300

Sociological Research Methods

Sociology

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.60

Easiness

1.70

Total regs

226

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA

2.60

45.4%

29.1%

13.8%

3.1%

5.6%

A–F + W

196

Other outcomes

All registrations

226

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Avg GPA

2.60

Easiness

1.70

C or better

93.5%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

96.8%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

5.6%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

196

A–F and W outcomes

SOC 300 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

Somashekhar, Mahesh

3.00

RMP

3.6

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About This Class

Survey of the principal methods of social research; problem and concept formation, research design, sampling reliability, internal and external validity, control of alternative explanations, ethical responsibilities of researchers. Course Information: Previously listed as SOC 202. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; and one 100 or 200-level course in Sociology; or consent of the instructor. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.