SOCIOL 20
Introduction to Sociological Research Methods
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Introduction to methods used in contemporary sociological research, with focus on issues of research design, data collection, and analysis of data. Fieldwork may be required. Letter grading.
Units: 5.0
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Fall 2019 - This class was extremely doable! Professor Andalon designed it in a way to slowly build our skills with comprehensive assignments and exams. His lectures are a bit dry but overall he is a great professor! The class has one individual assignment (250 words), two other group/individual assignments (250 words minimum), one group project where he lets you work on it in class and section, a midterm comprised of 10 multiple choice questions and an essay section (2 pages), and the final is the same format as the midterm. He also provides a study guide for the midterm and final which is basically the answers on the tests themselves. There is no way that one can do less than a B in this class. In all honesty, this is the easiest class I've taken at UCLA!
Fall 2019 - This class was extremely doable! Professor Andalon designed it in a way to slowly build our skills with comprehensive assignments and exams. His lectures are a bit dry but overall he is a great professor! The class has one individual assignment (250 words), two other group/individual assignments (250 words minimum), one group project where he lets you work on it in class and section, a midterm comprised of 10 multiple choice questions and an essay section (2 pages), and the final is the same format as the midterm. He also provides a study guide for the midterm and final which is basically the answers on the tests themselves. There is no way that one can do less than a B in this class. In all honesty, this is the easiest class I've taken at UCLA!
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Fall 2025 - WARNING: Potential Misconduct and Harassment – Dr. Terri Anderson, Sociology If you are considering taking this class, be aware that there are open misconduct reports against Dr. Terri Anderson with the UCLA Sociology Board. Several students from past classes were reported to the Dean for issues related to AI use, collaboration, or academic integrity, and even some TAs have filed reports. Professor Anderson is extremely rigid and unapproachable. There is little to no room for discussion regarding grading or clarification. She strictly monitors AI usage, requiring Google Doc edit histories for every assignment, which feels invasive and excessive. Grades can be deducted randomly in tiny increments (0.1–0.3 points) without explanation. She may call students out publicly on Canvas for “using AI” or “not engaging,” even when no proof exists. Time on Perusall readings is tracked and assumptions are made based on those numbers. TAs have limited grading authority, and contesting a grade is nearly impossible. Office hours often do not resolve issues, as all final decisions are subjective and at her discretion. Expect weekly proctored quizzes with only four highly specific questions, multiple readings, discussion posts, video lectures, an essay midterm, and an oral final. The workload is heavy, and the structure feels more like surveillance than education. If you are facing harassment or faculty misconduct, see the UCLA Academic Senate charge process here: https://www.senate.ucla.edu/committees/charges and consider supporting the Spring 2025 students’ petition: https://chng.it/Kx7V4WGXx2 Avoid this class at all costs unless you are prepared to navigate a highly controlled and stressful environment.
Fall 2025 - WARNING: Potential Misconduct and Harassment – Dr. Terri Anderson, Sociology If you are considering taking this class, be aware that there are open misconduct reports against Dr. Terri Anderson with the UCLA Sociology Board. Several students from past classes were reported to the Dean for issues related to AI use, collaboration, or academic integrity, and even some TAs have filed reports. Professor Anderson is extremely rigid and unapproachable. There is little to no room for discussion regarding grading or clarification. She strictly monitors AI usage, requiring Google Doc edit histories for every assignment, which feels invasive and excessive. Grades can be deducted randomly in tiny increments (0.1–0.3 points) without explanation. She may call students out publicly on Canvas for “using AI” or “not engaging,” even when no proof exists. Time on Perusall readings is tracked and assumptions are made based on those numbers. TAs have limited grading authority, and contesting a grade is nearly impossible. Office hours often do not resolve issues, as all final decisions are subjective and at her discretion. Expect weekly proctored quizzes with only four highly specific questions, multiple readings, discussion posts, video lectures, an essay midterm, and an oral final. The workload is heavy, and the structure feels more like surveillance than education. If you are facing harassment or faculty misconduct, see the UCLA Academic Senate charge process here: https://www.senate.ucla.edu/committees/charges and consider supporting the Spring 2025 students’ petition: https://chng.it/Kx7V4WGXx2 Avoid this class at all costs unless you are prepared to navigate a highly controlled and stressful environment.
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She will constantly tell you how college educated her family is and she shows off alot. She is a total failure. and alot depends on your TAs which for us is Xiong, Yang S and anthony alvarez which both are terrible. I don't know how they sleep at night not feeling guilty. I do NOT recomended at all.
She will constantly tell you how college educated her family is and she shows off alot. She is a total failure. and alot depends on your TAs which for us is Xiong, Yang S and anthony alvarez which both are terrible. I don't know how they sleep at night not feeling guilty. I do NOT recomended at all.
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She had a wonderful classroom structure and setting. She cared about improvement of students. I learned a great deal about sociology research. Her classroom structure allows growth, and it is straight foward. In her lectures, she is somewhat monotone, and she could probably make the lectures more life like. Nevertheless, I was able to grow and learn in her class. I recomend her!
She had a wonderful classroom structure and setting. She cared about improvement of students. I learned a great deal about sociology research. Her classroom structure allows growth, and it is straight foward. In her lectures, she is somewhat monotone, and she could probably make the lectures more life like. Nevertheless, I was able to grow and learn in her class. I recomend her!
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Spring 2022 - PLEASE TAKE SOCIOL 20 WITH PROF GADDIS AT ALL COSTS. Prof Gaddis is def the best professor I ever had at UCLA. He is super understanding and concerned about his students. He gave 6% extra credit in total out of 100%!!! You can miss three discussion sessions and still get 2% extra credit. He even made the final optional, just your midterm grade. All the lecs is recorded, he had weekly Q&A session if you have any questions. Here is the grading component: Weekly homework 2% each x 11 = 22% : 20 questions multiple choice, very straightforward as long as you do the readings Discussion session exercise: 4% each x 9 = 36% : Short answer questions, usually 3-5 questions each week Discussion session attendance 2% : Attendend 6 discussion session to get full credit Exams: 23% each x 2 = 46% : Both midterm and final are 60 questions multiple-choice, open book open note, mostly from homework
Spring 2022 - PLEASE TAKE SOCIOL 20 WITH PROF GADDIS AT ALL COSTS. Prof Gaddis is def the best professor I ever had at UCLA. He is super understanding and concerned about his students. He gave 6% extra credit in total out of 100%!!! You can miss three discussion sessions and still get 2% extra credit. He even made the final optional, just your midterm grade. All the lecs is recorded, he had weekly Q&A session if you have any questions. Here is the grading component: Weekly homework 2% each x 11 = 22% : 20 questions multiple choice, very straightforward as long as you do the readings Discussion session exercise: 4% each x 9 = 36% : Short answer questions, usually 3-5 questions each week Discussion session attendance 2% : Attendend 6 discussion session to get full credit Exams: 23% each x 2 = 46% : Both midterm and final are 60 questions multiple-choice, open book open note, mostly from homework
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Summer 2020 - Please take Professor Herman!! He is genuinely very kind and understanding, and his lectures are very clear. I took Soc 111 with him too, which I would also highly recommend, as he helps make complex topics a lot easier to understand. Both classes were a pleasure, and while they weren’t too difficult I feel like I learned a lot. 10/10 would recommend
Summer 2020 - Please take Professor Herman!! He is genuinely very kind and understanding, and his lectures are very clear. I took Soc 111 with him too, which I would also highly recommend, as he helps make complex topics a lot easier to understand. Both classes were a pleasure, and while they weren’t too difficult I feel like I learned a lot. 10/10 would recommend
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