Methodology of Social and Comparative Research, 5 ECTS – School of Social Sciences and Humanities

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COSOPOM1 Methodology of Social and Comparative Research 5 ECTS

Organised by

MDP in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare

Corresponding course units in the curriculum

School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Curricula 2012 – 2015

COSOPOM1 Methodology of Social and Comparative Research 5 ECTS

Belongs to following study modules

Learning outcomes

The students will develop an understanding of the main preconditions of research design, data collection, alternative methods of data analyses applied in social and comparative research. These basic skills are needed when attending other methodological courses and when planning the Master's thesis.

The course includes an introduction lecture and a book exam. The aim of the literature examination is to give students the opportunity to gain insight into the discourse on methodology of social research. This includes the main ideas and methods of quantitative and qualitative research.

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Option 1

Available for:

Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students

Participation in course work

In English

Introductory lectures during the Intensive Programme in Vilnius and a book exam.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

1. Hennink, M., Bailey, A. and Hutter, I. 2011. Qualitative Research Methods. London: Sage Publications.

2. De Vaus, D.A. 2002. Surveys in Social Research. London: Routledge.