Quantitative Interview in Sociological Research
Course: Sociology
Structural unit: Faculty of Sociology
Title
Quantitative Interview in Sociological Research
Code
ВБ1.6
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
1.1 Modern methods of analysis and presentation data of sociological research.
1.2 Knowledge of the types of quality interviews and their cognitive capabilities.
2.1 Analyze the data of qualitative interviews.
2.2 Evaluate the reliability of the results.
3.1 Demonstrate the ability to organize and provide communication support during the interview.
4.1 Be able to independently formulate the goal, set specific objectives, research, develop tools for quality interviews.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To know the methodological and applied bases of methods of collecting sociological information.
2. Have the skills to apply a quality strategy in sociological research.
Course content
1. Introduction. "Qualitative" interviews as a method of gathering information in sociological research. Varieties of quality individual interviews.
2. Free and semi-structured interviews: classification and assignment of different types.
3. The specifics of the interaction of interviewers and informants in quality interviews.
4. Procedure and techniques for conducting quality interviews. Tools to improve the reliability of the data obtained.
5. Focus groups. Research design. Sampling and principles of group planning. Technology for creating focus group tools.
6. Classification of SPF. Specifics of online focus groups.
7. Styles of focus groups. The moderator's work with different types of SPF participants.
8. Special methods in SPF.
9. Principles and methods of data analysis of qualitative interviews. The main aspects of the reliability of the conclusions of the interview.
10. Specifics of preparation and presentation of the report on the basis of quality interviews.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Kvale S. Research interview. - М .: Смысл, 2003. - 301 с.
2. Merton R., Fiske M., Kendall P. Focused interview / Ed. S.A.Belanovskiy. - M .: Inst. Molodezhi, 1991. - 106 s.
3. Sadman S., Bradburn N. How to ask questions correctly: Introduction to the design of the survey tool / Tr. to English A.A.Vynnytski; Ed. D.M. Rogozina. M .: Institute of the Public Opinion Foundation, 2002. - 382 p.
4. Edwards, R., Holland, J. What is Qualitative Interviewing? - Bloomsbery. 2013. - 124 p.
5. Handbook of Interview Research: Context and Method, by J. F. Gubrium & J. A. Holstein (Eds.). - Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2002. - 981 p. - р.5-486.
6. Marvasti, A.B. Qualitative Research in Sociology. - Sage Publications, 2004.- 223r.
7. Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. Qualitative interviewing: the art of hearing data (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage, 2005.- 312r.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, seminar, individual work
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Execution of practical tasks; LR 1.1, LR 1.2, LR 2.1, LR 2.2, LR 4.1 25/15 points
2. Tests (tests) - LR 1.1, LR 1.2, LR 3.1, 20/12 points (3 tests of 7 maximum or 4 minimum points each
3. Preparation of an analytical essay based on the results of own research project LR 1.2, LR 2.1, LR 2.2, LR 3.1 15/9 points
Final control - exam LR 1.1, LR 1.2
The ticket consists of two questions and a practical task. The first two questions are evaluated each for 15/9 points, the practical task - 10/6 points. The maximum score for passing the exam is 40, the minimum is 24 points.
Language of instruction
ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Oxana
Valeriivna
Oliinyk
Methodology and Methods of Sociological Research
Faculty of Sociology
Faculty of Sociology
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Methodology and Methods of Sociological Research
Faculty of Sociology