Universität Wien

400005 SE SE Methods for Doctoral Candidates (2013W)

Quantitative Research Design in the Social Sciences

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

Time: Tuesdays, 17.00-18.30
Venue: Hörsaal H10, Fakultätszentrum für Methoden der
Sozialwissenschaften, Rathausstraße 19 (Zugang über
Landesgerichtsstraße 20)
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar focuses on various questions regarding the 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.

Criteria of Participation:
Enrolled in the PhD programme at the Faculty of Social Sciences

Availability:
During office hours only: Tuesdays 2-3 pm (during term only)

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment:
Research Proposal at the end of the seminar
2 small presentations on the PhD proposal during classes
Attendance and active collaboration in class discussions

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