Processes of communication research as a social science; variables, hypotheses, and theories; conceptual and operational definition; sampling; research design; statistics; use of computers for research. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 101; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 103 ; and MATH 090 or MATH 105 or any other advanced math course with a minimum grade of C, or math placement above MATH 090 or MATH 105.