SOC10070 Sociological Analysis and Research Design

Academic Year 2022/2023

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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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

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