Universität Wien

400015 SE Application of Quantitative Methods and Data Collection (2011S)

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

MO 28.03.3011 von 12:00-16:00 Uhr
Ort: Dekanat der Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften, Besprechungsraum, Rooseveltplatz 2, 4. Stock, 1090 Wien

Anmeldung per E-Mail an: martin.hansen@univie.ac.at

Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 21.03. 12:00 - 16:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Monday 02.05. 12:00 - 16:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
  • Tuesday 14.06. 12:00 - 16:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

One of the key elements of the research process after finding the right research question is considering which method to use for answering the research question and what data to use. All too often this part of the research process is not treated with the dedication it deserves. This may be due to the lack of overview of which methods are available, which data is out there or how to gather new and interesting data.

In this seminar we will deal with the question of which method best captures the intentions of the research question and what quantitative data sources are available for the particular project, or if needed, how data can be collected and coded.

The seminar requires the participants to have a research proposal with a research question and to present this for the seminar. All participants are to take part in the discussion on how best to develop each project.

The seminar is open for all PhD students at the Faculty of Social Sciences working on a dissertation with quantitative elements.

Assessment and permitted materials

In order to receive a grade for the course each participant must hand in a paper (10-15 pages) on a date to be decided later, where either the choice of method and data is explained and critically discussed or the data collection process is documented, in the case of the participant collecting quantitative data on their own.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The goal of the course is that after successfully completing it participants are:
- able to explain and critically discuss their choice of method
- able to explain and critically discuss their data

Examination topics

Reading list

The literature will be assigned on an individual basis.

Association in the course directory

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