Introduction to research methods 2100-SPP-L-D1IRME

1) Students know methods of collecting and analyzing empirical data in social sciences (K_W02)
2) Students know ethical principles and integrity rules of social research, including the ways of quoting, referencing, and respecting authorship (K_W08)
3) Students know how to design and carry out a complex research project and how to link research questions to appropriate research methods and analytical tools (K_U01)
4) Students are able to present own innovative research project and justify the underlying choices (K_K02)
5) Students are able to cooperate on collecting the required data and assessing the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the social program (K_K04)

I) Lectures:
1) Active attendance at lectures is mandatory, which includes successfully completing a post-lecture micro test.
2) The maximum allowed number of absences is 2. Any absences beyond 2 must be supported by a doctor's statement (or another appropriate document).
3) There will be a final written exam for this course, with the first opportunity during the regular session and a second opportunity during the retake session.
4) Grading breakdown (on a scale of 2-5!): attendance (10%); bonus from workshop (20%); exam (70%). A minimum score of 50% on the exam is required to pass.

II) Workshops:
5) Active attendance is required for workshops, which entails being prepared by completing assigned readings. Active attendance also means responding to instructor’s questions and participating in group work.
6) The maximum allowed number of absences is 2. Any absences beyond 2 must be supported by a doctor's statement (or another appropriate document).
7) Any absences beyond 2 must be made up by scheduling a meeting during the instructor's office hours, no later than 3 weeks after the absence and within the last week of the course.
8) Grading for workshops is pass/fail. It consists of 3 in-class small tests, including a group work-based test. All small tests must be passed to pass the workshop. The deadline for completion is the final workshop class. In the event of failing any of the small tests, a retake opportunity will be provided during the first session.
9) “Good” or “very good” outcome of the tests results in a bonus (see point 4).

Not applicable.

1) W. Lawrence Newman, Basics of Social Research: Qualitative & Quantitative Approaches. Pearson New International Edition 2014 (3rd ed) (or other editions of this book)
2) Earl Babbie, The Basics of Social Research. Wadsworth 2011 (5th ed) (or other editions of this book)
3) John W. Creswell, Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Sage 2014 (4th ed) (or other editions of this book)

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