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SOAN 310: Social Research: Quantitative Design

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Websites:
Tests and Measures in the Social Sciences
Compiled by Helen Hough, University of Texas at Arlington
Books:
Books containing information about sociometric tests and having test examples are located in the Reference Area of the Library (on the main level) with the call number:
Ref H62
More about locating books.

College Statement on Plagiarism
see also: What Is Plagiarism?, Honor Council, Georgetown U.
To Cite Sources for this class use APA Style