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SRF 220Introduction to Research Methods

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Sexualities, Relationships, and Families

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course provides an interdisciplinary overview of the philosophical, theoretical, and practical foundations of research methods used in the social sciences and humanities to study sexualities, relationships, and families. Students will learn about both qualitative and quantitative methods, the role of theory in research, and ethical issues pertaining to research. Students will acquire foundational skills for constructing research proposals and becoming critical consumers of research.

Prerequisites

  • Complete 1 of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SRF101 - Introduction to Sexualities, Relationships, and Families (0.50)
      • SRF204 - Introduction to Human Sexualities (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:

Antirequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • LS221 - Research Methods (0.50)
      • PSCI315 - Research Design in Political Science (0.50)
      • PSYCH291 - Basic Research Methods (0.50)
      • SDS251R - Social Research (0.50)
      • SOC221 - Research Methods (0.50)
    • Not completed any of the following:

Leads to

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

Calendar versions

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