Universität Wien

290091 VO Introduction to Empirical Social Research for Geographers (2012W)

2.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie

Please registration for participation in the course via Moodle between September 10 and October 12.
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 11.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 18.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 25.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 08.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 15.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 22.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 29.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 06.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 13.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 10.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 17.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 24.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In the course important preconditions (What is research? How to plan research? How to measure?), main steps and main methods of empirical research in social sciences are discussed. Intensive reference will be made to geographical examples. Special emphasis is given to the method of interviewing and to questionnaires.
To stimulate active involvement with the course content, students are assisted to carry out some of the steps and methods with regard to a small joint research project. Credits may be earned during the semester with preparatory readings as well as with research activities.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

(B11-6.3) (B07-6.3) (L1-d2)

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