Applied research design
Course: Applied sociology
Structural unit: Faculty of Sociology
Title
Applied research design
Code
ОК3
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8
Learning outcomes
1.1. To know the methodological requirements for a good research design, the differences between quantitative and qualitative designs, the technology of developing an applied research design; 2.1. Be able to justify the choice of research methodology and develop an appropriate research design; 2.2. To be able to assess the risks of the research process and take them into account in the development of the design; 3.1. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team, reasonedly lead a discussion and evaluate the results of other developments; 4.1. Demonstrate the ability to independently develop an applied research design, taking into account the specifics of its type and purpose.
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Basic knowledge of sociological research programming, methods of collecting and analyzing sociological data
Be able to present and discuss research results
Have skills in working with English-language scientific literature
Course content
Research design, purpose and structure
Types of research and their design: principles, advantages, disadvantages
Features of quantitative and qualitative applied research designs
Definition of the research question, hypotheses and methods of their verification
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Bohdan O. About sociology and social research // What should you know about sociology and social research? A reference guide for public activists and all those interested / Olena Bohdan; consultant-reviewer Volodymyr Paniotto. - K.: Duh i Litera, 2015. - P. 22-25. http://ekmair.ukma.edu.ua/bitstream/handle/123456789/7700/Bogdan_SocResearch.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed=y
2. Types of qualitative research. Data collection methods // Sociology: Teaching. manual / Under the editorship S. O. Makeev. - 4th type, revision. and additional - K.: T-vo "Knowledge", KOO, 2008. - P. 525-552.
Babbie, Earl. The practice of social research. 14th Edition, International Edition. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2016.
4. Creswell, John W. Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. 4th edition. Sage publications, 2014. https://www.ucg.ac.me/skladiste/blog_609332/objava_105202/fajlovi/Creswell.pdf
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures. Practical training. Independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral answer, express survey - 5/3
Practical independent works - 30/24
Cross-review and evaluation - 10/3
Participation in development discussions, discussions - 15/6
Exam - 40/24
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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