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400013 SE Quantitative data: Research models and causality (2025W)

Advanced methods seminar

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 40 - Doktoratsstudium Sozialwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Tu 14.10. 09:45-13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Tuesday 11.11. 09:45 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 18.11. 09:45 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 25.11. 09:45 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 02.12. 09:45 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 13.01. 09:45 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
    • Tuesday 20.01. 09:45 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    This course is a Ph.D. seminar focused on designing empirical causal inference using quantitative methods. By the end of the course, students should be able to: (1) design research to address causal theories and questions; (2) identify potential threats to the validity of findings, and (3) understand how to plan, execute and archiving research effectively.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    Students have to pass each assessment part (see below) to obtain a positive grade for the course.

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Active participation and contribution in class (15%)
    Completing all assignments including presentation and discussion role (15%)
    Research outline (25%)
    Final paper (45%)

    Attendance is required.

    Examination topics

    Topics will include materials covered in class and/or on the reading list. Some assessments may also demand students to research something themselves or collect material themselves.

    Reading list

    Some useful textbooks covering part of the course content are:

    Gerring, J. (2012). Social Science Methodology: A Unified Framework. Cambridge University Press.

    Box-Steffensmeier, J. M., Brady, H. E., & Collier, D. (Eds.). (2008).The Oxford Handbook of Political Methodology. Oxford University Press.

    Specific readings for each class will be announced at the beginning of term (including the relevant chapters in these textbooks).

    Association in the course directory

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