Social research methods and techniques 2103-L-D3MITBS

Course in Polish.
The lecture is designed to present and systematise the basic content of social research methodology and methodology - with particular emphasis on the methods developed by sociology. Its topics include the following:
Research methods and techniques - social policy science in comparison with other sciences. Typologies of research.
The research process in the social sciences.
Components of the research concept.
Sociological variables and their indicators.
Qualitative research and selected non-survey research methods.
Qualitative research versus quantitative research. The relationship between selected social science paradigms and research methodology.
Survey research.
Cross-sectional, dynamic and pseudo-dynamic research.
Holistic and sample-based research.
Experimentation in the social sciences.
Evaluation research.
The workshop is dedicated to deepening students' knowledge of the key components of the research process in empirical social research and to acquiring workshop skills in selected qualitative and quantitative research methods. During the workshop there will be a particular emphasis on students' independent, creative work and systematic acquisition of methodological knowledge.

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Course in Polish.
Research methods and techniques - social policy science in comparison with other sciences. Typologies of research.
The research process in the social sciences.
Components of research design.
Sociological variables and their indicators.
Qualitative research and selected non-survey research methods.
Survey research.
Cross-sectional, dynamic and pseudo-dynamic research.
Holistic and sample-based research.
Experimentation in the social sciences.
Evaluation research.
The exercises are devoted to deepening students' knowledge of the key components of the research process in empirical social research and acquiring workshop skills in selected research methods - content analysis and survey research. The workshop will place particular emphasis on students' independent, creative work and systematic acquisition of methodological knowledge.

Prerequisites (description)

Course in Polish. Passed first year of a first degree in social policy. No other formal prerequisites. Content prerequisites - student's knowledge of basic categories of social science and basic logic.

Course coordinators

Barbara Szatur-Jaworska

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Learning outcomes

Course in Polish.
KW_01 - the graduate knows and understands the logic of the process of empirical social research, knows the terminology of social science methodology, as well as knows and understands the basic methods and techniques of conducting empirical research in the field of social policy using sociological methods.
K_U01- graduate is able to interpret researched social phenomena.
K_U04 - graduate is able to design and implement a simple social research in the field of social policy, correctly selecting and applying appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods and creating research tools.
K_U06 - graduate is able to create written research projects and reports on their research.
K_U09 - graduate is able to plan and organise his/her own work, as well as build a team carrying out a simple research project.
K_K01 - the graduate is ready to recognise the importance of scientific evidence for social policy as a practical activity.
K_K02 - the graduate is ready to participate in the preparation of research projects, using the knowledge gained during the studies and being able to supplement it by cooperating effectively with others.

Assessment criteria

Course in Polish.
WORKSHOPS: evaluation of the knowledge of the recommended literature and evaluation of the ability to conduct research independently, with particular emphasis on creating their concepts and research tools - project; attendance in class; passing the knowledge test.
A written exam is a form of passing the SUBJECT. The subject of the exam is the knowledge and skills acquired during the lectures and exercises. A prerequisite for the exam is the pass mark credit of the classes and attendance at lectures.
Students who score particularly well in the workshops (very good grades for the test and research projects) receive a relevant commentary in USOS, which results in an increase in the course grade by 0.5.
ALL STUDENTS REPEATING A SUBJECT, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE REASON IS FAILURE IN THE EXERCISES (WORKSHOPS) OR FAILURE IN THE EXAMINATION, ARE OBLIGED TO PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES ACCORDING TO THE GENERAL RULES. OTHER RULES FOR PASSING A REPEATED COURSE MAY BE LAID DOWN BY THE HEAD OF STUDIES.

Practical placement

Course in Polish.
THE LECTURE IS NOT LINKED TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.

Bibliography

Course in Polish.
BASIC LITERATURE
• E.Babbie, Podstawy badań społecznych, Wyd. Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2009
• E. Babbie, Badania społeczne w praktyce. Wyd. Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2003.
• Ch. Frankfort-Nachmias, D. Nachmias, Metody badawcze w naukach społecznych. Zysk i Ska Wydawnictwo, Poznań 2001.
ADDITIONAL LITERATURE
• R. Mayntz, K. Holm, P. Hübner, Wprowadzenie do metod socjologii empirycznej. PWN, Warszawa 1985.
• S. Nowak, Metodologia badań społecznych. PWN. Warszawa 1985.
• A. Sułek (oprac.), Metody analizy socjologicznej. IS UW, Warszawa 1986.
• B. Szatur-Jaworska (oprac.), Wprowadzenie do metod i technik badań społecznych. Wyd. UW, Warszawa 1988.
• B. Szatur-Jaworska, Diagnozowanie w polityce społecznej - metody i problemy, Elipsa, Warszawa 2014.

Term 2023Z:

Term 2024Z:

Notes

Term 2023Z:

Course in Polish.
THE COURSE IS TAUGHT OVER TWO SEMESTERS. EXERCISES ARE HELD EVERY WEEK, AND LECTURES - EVERY FORTNIGHT ACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE AVAILABLE IN USOS.
ALL PERSONS REPEATING A SUBJECT, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THE REASON IS FAILURE IN A GIVEN EXERCISE (WORKSHOP) OR FAILURE IN AN EXAMINATION, ARE OBLIGED TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISES AND LECTURES ACCORDING TO GENERAL RULES. OTHER RULES FOR PASSING A REPEATED SUBJECT MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE HEAD OF STUDIES.
ATTENDANCE AT LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS IS COMPULSORY.
Absence from more than three lectures in a semester results in not being allowed to take the final examination and not passing the course. Limits of absences from workshops and the rules for passing them shall be set by the academic staff conducting the classes.

Term 2024Z:

Additional information

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