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KS (*)Introduction to the Methodology of Social and Comparative Research (Independent Study)

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5 ECTS M1 - Master 1. Jahr Sozialwissenschaften Liisa Haikio 2 SSt TAU
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Quellcurriculum Masterstudium Joint Master's Degree Programme in Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2025W
Lernergebnisse
Kompetenzen
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  • Students will be able to independently analyse methodological approaches and make informed decisions on appropriate research strategies in social and comparative studies.
  • Students will develop the ability to apply methodological knowledge when planning and designing their Master's thesis research.
  • Students will be equipped to critically engage with academic debates on research methodology and the main ideas and orientations of quantitative and qualitative research.
Fertigkeiten Kenntnisse
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  • (k4) Critically assess different research designs and methodologies used in social and comparative research.
  • (k5) Identify and apply appropriate data collection techniques for different research contexts.
  • (k5) Compare and evaluate the strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  • (k6) Independently engage with methodological literature and synthesize key concepts to develop a well-structured research approach.
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  • Fundamental principles of research design and methodology in social and comparative research.
  • Main preconditions for data collection and alternative methods of data analysis in both qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Key methodological debates and orientations in social research and their application in academic discussions.
Beurteilungskriterien (*)Written assignments and/or final exam.
Lehrmethoden (*)This is an independent study class. Students will autonomously engage with readings provided for them and demonstrate their insights in a final examination or in a written assignment.
Abhaltungssprache Englisch
Literatur (*)Readings are provided by the instructor.
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Präsenzlehrveranstaltung
Teilungsziffer 30
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