| CODE | SOC2018 | ||||||
| TITLE | Empirical Research in Sociology | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Sociology | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Objective: This study-unit introduces students to the main problems arising in the design and implementation of empirical sociological research. Content: This unit covers all aspects of a practical research project from design stage to the interpretation of results. This study unit will accordingly engage students on a practical research project and involve them directly in data collection, data analysis and reporting of findings. No set book is required. At this stage students are expected to be conversant with the contents and use of the major techniques of research in sociology. This unit will develop laboratory like conditions in which both quantitative, qualitative and non-reactive research methods are evaluated and applied. Special attention will be given to IT and its uses for empirical sociological research. Student will be introduced to the methodology to be used in undertaking self-contained projects in empirical sociology. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Bruce L. Berg. (2009) Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences (7th Edition). New York Allyn & Bacon. - Neil J Salkind. (2009) Exploring Research (7th Edition). New Jersey. Pearson Education International. - D.A.deVaus. (1996) Surveys in Social Research (4th Edition). London. UCL. - Maria J Norusis. (1987) The SPSS Guide to Data Analysis. SPSS. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE SOC2003 AND TAKE SOC2055 AND TAKE SOC2125 | ||||||
| ADDITIONAL NOTES | This Study-unit is offered only to Sociology students. Students can only follow this course if they have already successfully completed study-units in Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods and SPSS. | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Mario Vassallo |
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