The students will develop an understanding of the main preconditions of research design, data collection, alternative methods of data analyses applied in social and comparative research. These basic skills are needed when attending other methodological courses and when planning the Master's thesis.
Contents
The course includes an introduction lecture and a book exam. The aim of the literature examination is to give students the opportunity to gain insight into the discourse on methodology of social research. This includes the main ideas and methods of quantitative and qualitative research.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Written exam
In
English
Introductory lectures during the Intensive Programme in Vilnius and a book exam.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Study materials
1. Hennink, M., Bailey, A. and Hutter, I. 2011. Qualitative Research Methods. London: Sage Publications.
2. De Vaus, D.A. 2002. Surveys in Social Research. London: Routledge.