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COMM 317

The Philosophy of Social Science

UNITS:1-5
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

Approaches to social science research and their theoretical presuppositions. Readings from the philosophy of the social sciences. Research design, the role of experiments, and quantitative and qualitative research. Cases from communication and related social sciences.

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 8007
0 / 15 enrolled
DAYS:Monday
TIME:3 PM – 5:50 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Fishkin, James
units

COMM 317: The Philosophy of Social Science

1-5 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)

Approaches to social science research and their theoretical presuppositions. Readings from the philosophy of the social sciences. Research design, the role of experiments, and quantitative and qualitative research. Cases from communication and related social sciences.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Seminar — Monday 3:00 PM – 5:50 PM — Fishkin, James (Graduate)

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