Qualitative and quantitative reseach methods in social sciences 2103-ORP-L-D4MJIBS
1. Selection of research topics
• Submitting well-thought-out ideas for a survey
• Division into teams
Students independently refine the research concept in teams (objective, research questions≠ questions asked in the survey!, definition of the studied population) and bring it to the next classes.
2. Conceptualization and sample selection
• Discussion on individual projects, especially sample selection.
• Review of types of survey questions based on the reading:
E. Babbie, Social research in practice, PWN 2003, chapter 9. Survey studies
3. Construction of a research tool for quantitative research.
• During the classes, we will create the first version of the questionnaire.
• Review the influence of the vocabulary used on the respondents' answers based on the reading:
A. Sułek, How does a questionnaire work? in: Polish survey, Warsaw: IFiS PAN Publishing House 2001, pp. 143-175.
4. Finalization of work on the survey questionnaire.
• Students bring a completed scenario to class
• Discussion of possible ways to improve the research tool
Research implementation – teams send the final version of the questionnaire to the instructor for approval, and then conduct the study.
5. Coding and basics of data analysis
• Discussion of basic issues related to analyzing and presenting quantitative data obtained in survey studies.
• • Reflection on the scope of analyses: levels of variables, measures of dependencies used
6. Basics of quantitative analysis
• Analysis of one variable, graphical presentation of data, interpretation of results
• Beginning of bivariate analysis
7. Analyzing data, testing hypotheses
• Analysis of two variables, measures of strength of dependencies, interpretation of results
• Verification of hypotheses, drawing conclusions
8. Presentation of research reports
• Each team sends the instructor a written, full research report. The report should include a conceptualization, description of the methodology, analysis of results and conclusions. The questionnaire used in the study should be attached to the report.
• Each team prepares a presentation (maximum 15 minutes) in which they briefly present the topic of their research and the most interesting results obtained.
Note: using tables and charts automatically generated by Google Forms in the report and presentation will be rated lower than creating them yourself (e.g. in a spreadsheet) based on data exported from Google Forms.
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Term 2024L:
1. Selection of research topics • Division into teams Students independently refine the research concept in teams (objective, research questions≠ questions asked in the survey!, definition of the studied population) and bring it to the next classes. 2. Conceptualization and sample selection 3. Construction of a research tool for quantitative research. • During the classes, we will create the first version of the questionnaire. • Review the influence of the vocabulary used on the respondents' answers based on the reading: 4. Finalization of work on the survey questionnaire. • Students bring a completed scenario to class Research implementation – teams send the final version of the questionnaire to the instructor for approval, and then conduct the study. 5. Coding and basics of data analysis • Discussion of basic issues related to analyzing and presenting quantitative data obtained in survey studies. • • Reflection on the scope of analyses: levels of variables, measures of dependencies used 6. Basics of quantitative analysis • Analysis of one variable, graphical presentation of data, interpretation of results 7. Analyzing data, testing hypotheses 8. Presentation of research reports Note: using tables and charts automatically generated by Google Forms in the report and presentation will be rated lower than creating them yourself (e.g. in a spreadsheet) based on data exported from Google Forms. |
Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
During the course, the student acquires the following learning outcomes.
The student knows and understands:
- in practice, tools for obtaining quantitative empirical data from the labor market (K_W05)
Can
- use knowledge from the field of labor sciences for practical purposes to analyze and interpret quantitative data in the area of work and the labor market, in particular survey data (K_U01)
- use the acquired methodological knowledge to indicate the causes of the occurrence and course of social processes and phenomena occurring in the area of work and on the labor market (K_U02)
- create written studies - reports from research, analyses and forecasts conducted by them relating to knowledge related to labor sciences (K_U05)
Assessment criteria
50% – assessment of work during the semester (participation in classes, assignments during classes, homework)
50% – assessment of the semester paper
A maximum of 1 absence from classes is allowed.
Bibliography
• R. Mayntz, K. Holm, P. Hubner, Wprowadzenie do metod socjologii empirycznej, PWN 1985.
• E. Babbie, Badania społeczne w praktyce, PWN 2003 (lub późn.)
• L. A. Gruszczyński, Kwestionariusze w socjologii, WUŚ Katowice 2003, rozdz 2 do punktu 2.2.1.3 oraz punkt 2.2.2.1.
• A.Sułek (2001) Jak działa kwestionariusz, w: Sondaż polski, Warszawa: Wydawnictwo IFiS PAN., s. 143-175.
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Term 2024L:
Babbie E. (2004), Badania społeczne w praktyce, Warszawa. |
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