Core
5
6 ECTS
Spring
None
PS220
Dr Sabina Čehajić-Clancy
2016
Introduction: What is scientific research?
Research Process and Designs
Research Ethics
Introduction to Qualitative Methods: Interviewing
Introduction to Content Analysis
Focus Group Discussions
Observation and Case-Study
Documentary and Archival Analysis
Introduction to Quantative Methods: variables, scales, and sampling
Questionnaire Surveys and Experiments
Data Organization
Descriptive Statistics: central tendencies and distribution
Correlation
Making Inferences (normal distribution)
Review of the course
| Type | Number per Term | Duration | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 1 hour | 40 |
| Tutorials | 40 | 1 hour | 40 |
| Total Guided/Independent Learning Hours | 70 | ||
| Total Contact Hours | 80 | ||
| Total Engagement Hours | 150 | ||
| Type | Number Required | Duration / Length | Weighting | Timing / Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Final Exam |
1 |
3 hours |
50% |
Week 17/18 |
|
Mid-semester test |
1 | 2 hours | 10% | Week 8 |
|
Research Report |
1 |
ongoing |
30% |
By week 15 |
|
Writing an interview report |
1 |
1000 words |
5% |
By week 6 |
|
SPSS Report: presenting data |
1 |
500 words |
5% |
By week 12 |
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Understand and apply research design in practice
Acquire knowledge on various qualitative and quantitative methods.
Critical analysis of (dis)advantages of various research methods.
Ability to design various research instruments.
Acquire some basic statistical skills.
Learn how to conduct research effectively and develop essential academic skills
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Lectures (ILO: 1-6);
Course readings and class discussions (ILO: 1-6);
Individual consultancy with students as needed (including detailed feedback on their work) (ILO: 4-6).
Assessment Strategy:
Course work –mid-term exam (10%), research report (30%), interview report (5%) and SPSS report (5%) (ILO: 1-6)
Final Exam – 50% (ILO: 1-3,5)
Practical Skills:
Ability to interpret statistical data for research
Ability to design research instruments
Utilise varied resources for specialised research
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Individual consultancy (PS: 1-2)
Individual assignments (PS: 1-2)
Lectures (PS: 1-3)
Assessment Strategy:
Individual assignments (PS: 1-2)
Research report (PS: 2,3)
Transferable Skills:
Ability to think analytically
Clear presentation skills
Academic report writing skills
Communication skills
Teaching and Learning Strategy:
Class discussions. (TS: 1-2)
In-class presentations (TS: 1-4)
Assessment Strategy:
Research report (TS: 1,3)
Individual assignments (TS: 1-4)
Set text
Burnham, Gilland, Grant, Layton-Henry (2008). Research Methods in Politics. Palgrave Macmillan.
Supplementary Materials
Berg, B., (2013). Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences. Pearson
Graziano, A., Raulin, R., (2009). Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry. Pearson
Bell, J., (2010). Doing Your Research Project. Open University Press.
Manheim, J., et al, (2010). Empirical Political Analysis: Quantative and Qualitative Research Methods. Pearson
Phillips Shively, W., (2012). The Craft of Political Research. Pearson Prentice Hall.
Babbie, E., (2012). The practice of Social Research. Cengage Learning.
Gravetter, J., Forzano (2011). Research Methods for the behavioral sciences. Cengage Learning
Please note
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Date of Production : June 2016
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