731383 Principles of empirical research methods in the social sciences (in Eng.)

Art
Vorlesung und Seminar
Semesterstunden
2
Vortragende/r (Mitwirkende/r)
Klingler, Michael
Organisation
Angeboten im Semester
Wintersemester 2023/24
Unterrichts-/ Lehrsprachen
Englisch
Lehrinhalt

The course focuses on the principles and practical problems of qualitative research design and reflects on the potential of data, technologies, and approaches, considering triangulation and mixed-methods for social science researchers.

Research design and structure issues relate to:

* Theories and epistemological contexts of designing and doing qualitative research
* Guidelines for developing good practice in qualitative research: From research idea to problem statement, data collection and analysis, and ways to disseminate results
* Principles, practical problems and topics are presented and dicussed based on good research practice reflecting research questions from different disciplines.

In addition, the course introduces the concepts of triangulation and mixed-methods, with particular attention to the following subjects:

* Ethnographic methods and observation
* Interviews
* Focus groups
* Qualitative content analysis and application of QDA software
* Social network analysis
Inhaltliche Voraussetzungen (erwartete Kenntnisse)

none
Lehrziel

In this course, students are expected to develop a coherent viewpoint on the challenges of designing and conducting qualitative research in the social sciences. Students will apply elementary empirical research methods, explore creative combinations of techniques, explore creative potentials, and critically consider the role of ethics.
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