Кто читает:: Департамент социологии

Статус:: Курс обязательный

Когда читается:: 2-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Преподаватели

Аленина Евгения Алексеевна

Мацкевич Мария Георгиевна

Синявская Ядвига Эдуардовна

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The course introduces students to the basics of research methodology in social sciences, and gives a brief overview of the most relevant research methods. Reading and discussion of some widely known studies is combined with practical exercises on development of research design and specific tools.

Learning Objectives

The course provides with the basic concepts of research methodology

Expected Learning Outcomes

Be able to formulate research question and choose appropriate methodology
Know the ethical requirements and limitations for different research methods
Know the main stages of a research
Understand the basic idea and the differences between main research methods: survey, anthropological/ biographical study, online research etc.
Understand the basic idea and the differences between main research methods: survey, anthropological/ biographical study, online research etc

Course Contents

Theory and Research
The nature and process of social research
Research question
Research Problem
Research hypothesis
Quantitative vs. Qualitative methods
Methods of data collection
Three Purposes of Research, Units of Analysis
Measurement
Reliability
Validity
Research designs
Experiments
Quantitative samples
Qualitative samples
Research Ethics
Mixed methods
E-Research

Assessment Elements

Activities in class
Tests
Midterm exam
Written summaries of the assigned readings
You need to submit a written summary of each reading assignment. The summary should include all the definitions and classifications presented in the reading. The summary must not contain plagiarism
Home tasks
In case of the lack of class participation during the class, additional essays may be assigned in order to test the understanding of the topic. The grade for the essay will be included into home tasks grade.
Exam 1 year
As your exam, you'll receive a set of 3-5 questions. You need to answer two of them in a written form. Each question will raise a methodological problem. We expect you to express your own ideas and attitudes, that should be supported by examples and concepts from the course. Each submission will be checked for plagiarism. If any traces of plagiarism will be found, the submission will be graded with 0. If you are using ideas from other sources, you need to put a proper reference. Since there are two questions, you can get 5 points for each.
In-class activities (during seminars and practical classes)
Group projects
Exam test

Interim Assessment

2022/2023 3rd module
0.3 * Activities in class + 0.2 * Exam 1 year + 0.1 * Home tasks + 0.1 * Midterm exam + 0.2 * Tests + 0.1 * Written summaries of the assigned readings
2023/2024 2nd module
0.400 Exam 0.400 Home assignments 0.200 Activities in class

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Hegde, D. S. (2015). Essays on Research Methodology. New Delhi: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1001250
Maruyama, G., & Ryan, C. S. (2014). Research Methods in Social Relations (Vol. 8th ed). Malden, Mass: Wiley-Blackwell. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=798826

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research Methodology : Methods & Techniques (Vol. 2nd rev. ed). New Delhi: New Age International. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=277465
Rugg, G., & Petre, M. (2007). A Gentle Guide to Research Methods. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=234246

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Methodology and Methods for Sociological Research