Quantitative Interview in Sociological Research

Course: Sociology (with English language of instruction)

Structural unit: Faculty of Sociology

Title
Quantitative Interview in Sociological Research
Code
ВБ1.07
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
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. The specifics of the interaction of interviewers and informants in quality interviews. Procedure and techniques for conducting quality interviews. Tools to improve the reliability of the data obtained. 3. Focus groups. Research design. Sampling and principles of group planning. Technology for creating focus group tools Classification of SPF. Specifics of online focus groups. 4. Styles of focus groups. Special methods in SPF. The moderator's work with different types of SPF participants. 5. Principles and methods of analysis of qualitative interview data. The main aspects of the reliability of the conclusions of the interview. 6. Specifics of preparation and presentation of the report on the basis of quality interviews.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Edwards, R., Holland, J. What is Qualitative Interviewing? - Bloomsbery. 2013. - 124 p. 2. 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. 3. Handbook of Qualitative Research / Edited by Norman K. Denzin, Yvonna S. Lincoln. - Sage Publications, 2000. [Electronic resource] - Resource access mode: http://www.soc.univ.kiev.ua/uk/library/handbook-qualitative-research-editednorman-kdenzin-and-yvonna-slincoln-2nd- ed 4. Richard A. Krueger, Mary Anne Casey, Jonathan Donner, Stuart Kirsch, Jonathan N. Maack. Social Analysis: Selected Tools and Techniques // Social Development Papers. - Paper Number 36, June 2001. 4. Silverman, David. Interpreting Qualitative Data. Methods for Analyzing Talk, Text and Interaction. Sage Publications, 2006. 6. Marvasti, A.B. Qualitative Research in Sociology. - Sage Publications, 2004.- 223r.
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
english

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Yuriy Borysovych Savelyev
Methodology and Methods of Sociological Research
Faculty of Sociology
Oxana Valeriivna Oliinyk
Methodology and Methods of Sociological Research
Faculty of Sociology