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Poslední úprava: doc. Mgr. Martin Hájek, Ph.D. (23.09.2023)
This introductory course of research methods deals with the most important issues in scientific research. It describes the main steps of an analytical investigation and provides an overview of practical procedures, methods and instruments. The key methodological cornerstones (e.g. defining the research problems, setting the research design, choosing the proper data generation method, and utilization of analytical techniques) are discussed in detail. The students will learn the basics of social research methodology. |
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Poslední úprava: doc. Mgr. Martin Hájek, Ph.D. (24.07.2020)
Course Objective 1. Understanding of the logic of social science research methodology. |
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Poslední úprava: doc. Mgr. Martin Hájek, Ph.D. (24.08.2021)
Assignments: Grade composition: Grades: |
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Poslední úprava: doc. Mgr. Martin Hájek, Ph.D. (13.09.2020)
Obligatory reading: Recommended reading: |
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Poslední úprava: doc. Mgr. Martin Hájek, Ph.D. (20.09.2022)
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Social Theory and Social Research: Doing Social Science
Reading: Babbie ch. 1 and 32-57, Schutt 644-653; Gliner-Leech-Morgan 3-20 Week 3: Formulation of Research Problem
Reading: Corbin-Strauss 52-56; Gliner-Leech-Morgan 23-29, 45-52 Week 4: How to start with qualitative research
Reading: Corbin - Strauss: 52-75 Week 5: Modes of Qualitative Data Production
Reading: Corbin-Strauss: 56-58, 60-67; Babbie: 287- 296 Suggested reading: Hammersley - Atkinson: 1-5 Homework: to perform an observation and write down the fieldnotes, min. 250 words Week 6: Analysis of Data in Qualitative Research
Reading: Corbin-Strauss: 103-121 Week 7: Operationalization, Types of Quantitative Data, Variables, Analytical Research Design
Reading: Babbie Week 8: Modes of Quantitative Data Production (Fieldwork Techniques)
Reading: Babbie Week 9: Quantitative Analysis of Research Findings
Reading: Babbie Week 10: Research Project How to write a research project Week 11: Final seminar with presentations on the topics of the term papers First round. Week 12: Final seminar with presentations on the topics of the term papers Second round. |