SOC10070 Sociological Analysis and Research Design

Academic Year 2023/2024

The aim of this module is to introduce students to sociological research methods. It constitutes the foundation for further study of empirical research in Sociology and other disciplines. The course gives an overview of different quantitative and qualitative research methods including experiments, surveys, interviews, focus groups, secondary analysis and ethnographies. The course also introduces students to scientific thinking and how sociological explanations can be made and substantiated with empirical research by drawing on real world research examples. In the tutorials students practice scientific thinking and learn the basics of research methods.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

In this module students will:
1. Learn to think scientifically
2. Learn the basics of qualitative and quantitative research methods
3. Understand different types of research design

Indicative Module Content:

Indicative topics:
Introduction to Social Science Research
Research Topic and Research Questions
Causality
Research Process
Literature Review
Ethics
Research Impact
Research Design
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods
Mixed Methods Research
Sampling
Experiments
Secondary Data
Data Analysis

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Seminar (or Webinar)

4
Specified Learning Activities

15
Autonomous Student Learning

82
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Key teaching and learning approaches used in the module, include, but are not limited to: active/task-based learning; peer and group work; lectures. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ based on lecture content Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20
Examination: End of semester exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

60
Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): MCQ based on lecture content Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Titas Biswas Tutor
Mr Conor Keogh Tutor
Francesca Pignoloni Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 15:00 - 15:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 16:00 - 16:50
Seminar Offering 1 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Mon 09:00 - 09:50
Seminar Offering 2 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Mon 12:00 - 12:50
Seminar Offering 3 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Seminar Offering 4 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Seminar Offering 5 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Mon 15:00 - 15:50
Seminar Offering 6 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Seminar Offering 7 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Tues 11:00 - 11:50
Seminar Offering 8 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Seminar Offering 9 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Tues 13:00 - 13:50
Seminar Offering 10 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Tues 14:00 - 14:50
Seminar Offering 11 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Tues 15:00 - 15:50
Seminar Offering 12 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Wed 09:00 - 09:50
Seminar Offering 13 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Seminar Offering 14 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Seminar Offering 15 Week(s) - 24, 29, 32 Wed 14:00 - 14:50
Seminar Offering 15 Week(s) - 26 Wed 14:00 - 14:50
Seminar Offering 16 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Wed 15:00 - 15:50
Seminar Offering 17 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Thurs 11:00 - 11:50
Seminar Offering 18 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Seminar Offering 20 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Seminar Offering 21 Week(s) - 24, 26, 29, 32 Thurs 13:00 - 13:50
Spring