Course aims:

Training in the design and application of quantitative sociological research, from the development of instruments to the statistical interpretation of data, through the acquisition and deepening of students' use of the main quantitative research methods and techniques in social research.
They will be able to critically and reflexively analyze their own methodological approach, as well as the practices of their colleagues.
Will be able to build research tools on concrete topics with application in the social field.

Course Entry Requirements:

N/A

Course contents:

Fundamental types of social research - Paradigms and approaches in quantitative research
Quantitative vs. Qualitative
Specifics of quantitative research
Stages of the quantitative research process
From idea to final report
Formulation of objectives and hypotheses
Construction of hypotheses and operationalization of concepts
Variables: types, definitions, relationships
Indicators and indices
Population, sample and sampling techniques
Target population vs. study population
Probabilistic and non-probabilistic sampling
Sociological survey method
General characteristics
Advantages and limitations
Sociological questionnaire construction
Types of questions
Writing rules
Pretesting the instrument
Analysis of social documents
Types of documents that can be researched
Individual interview and group interview
Errors and ways to reduce them
Quantitative observation
Types of observation (direct, indirect)
Observation sheet and unit of analysis
Data processing and descriptive analysis
Coding, data entry
Databases and analysis software (SPSS, Excel)
Graphic representations
Writing the research report and presenting the results
Report structure
Data visualization (graphs, tables)
Interpretation and discussion of conclusions

Teaching methods:

PPT-assisted lecture, Conversation, Examples

Learning outcomes:

Manages data in the field of research: produces and analyzes sociological scientific data derived from quantitative methods.
Conducts sociological research, developing new concepts and methods.
Apply statistical analysis techniques (descriptive and inferential models).
Identifies appropriate methods, techniques, procedures and instruments for researching social phenomena and collecting empirical data.
Develops innovative models for researching social phenomena and processes in groups and organizations.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Defines, classifies and selects the methods, techniques and procedures used in researching and solving social problems. Develops strategies and processes for communicating research results

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