Universität Wien

400001 SE SE Methods for Doctoral Candidates (2014W)

Quantitative Research Design and Causal Models

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 40 - Doktoratsstudium Sozialwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Initial meeting: Tuesday, 7 Oktober, 5 p.m.- 6.30 p.m. (the lecture takes place every week)
Location: Department of Methods, Lecture room 10, Rathausstraße 19, 1010 Vienna

The course will take place in the conference room of the Department of Methods in the Social Sciences, Rathausstraße 19/9 (staircase 1, 1st floor, apartment 9), 1010 Vienna, on the following dates:
21 October, 5 p.m. - 6.30 p.m
11 November, 5 p.m.- 6.30 p.m
02 December, 5 p.m.- 6.30 p.m

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar focuses on various questions regarding the quantitative research design of a PhD thesis in the social sciences. We deal with the following questions: which elements should be included in a research proposal in the social sciences? How to find a ‘good’ (overarching) research question? How to embed the research question theoretically? Furthermore, we deal with measuring concepts in the social sciences. By doing so, PhD students should be able to find the best methodological approach to tackle their research question. The aim is to develop a first draft of a PhD research proposal. Students will have ample opportunities to present parts of their PhD research proposal.

Assessment and permitted materials

Positive completion of the required course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

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