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
2021/2022
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

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Olga Dmytrivna Kutsenko
Department Social Structures and Social Relations
Faculty of Sociology

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department Social Structures and Social Relations
Faculty of Sociology