Seminar in Quantitative Research Methods - JSB732

• Title: Seminar in Quantitative Research Methods
• Guaranteed by: Department of Sociology (23-KS)
• Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Actual: from 2024
• Semester: summer
• E-Credits: 5
• Examination process: summer s.:
• Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, C [HT]
• Capacity: unknown / unlimited (20)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan; enabled for web enrollment
• Guarantor: Mgr. Jiří Remr, Ph.D.
• Teacher(s): Mgr. Jiří Remr, Ph.D.
• Class: Courses not for incoming students
• Pre-requisite : JSB722, JSB723

Annotation

In this course, students learn and practice quantitative research methods. The aim is to let students go through the whole research process and to teach them in a "learning by doing" way. Students conduct research in small teams of 3-5 students. At the end of the semester, each team submits a final report.

This course will be held in the Jinonice building, room B228, on Thursdays from 12:30 to 13:50, starting on February 20, 2025 and ending on May 15, 2025.

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (31.01.2025)

Aim of the course

The objectives of the course are:
a) Understand the nature and purpose of social research and the importance of its methodology
b) Learn survey research concepts/vocabulary/terminology
c) Understand the basic methodology of survey research

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (31.01.2025)

Course completion requirements

Grading:

     91-100 % = A

     81-90 % = B

     71-80 % = C

     61-70 % = D

     51-60 % = E

     < 50 % = F (failed; not passed)

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (31.01.2025)

Literature

Required reading:

Babbie, E. (2012). The Practice of Social Research, Sage Publications


Recommended Reading:

Sudman, S., Bradburn, N. M., Schwarz, N. (1996). Thinking about Answers: The Application of Cognitive Processes to Survey Methodology. New Jersey, Wiley
Bickman, L. (ed.), (2000). Research Design. London, Sage Publications
Schutt, R. K., (2005). Investigating the Social World. The Process and Practice of Research. Boston, Sage Publications (4th ed.)

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (31.01.2025)

Syllabus

Course Schedule:

Week 1-3: Designing the research; defining the research objectives and reviewing the relevant concepts
Week 4-6: Preparing the research instrument; pilot testing; planning the fieldwork
Weeks 7-9: Fieldwork; data processing
Weeks 10-12: Analysis of findings; preparation of final report; final reflection and self-evaluation

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (31.01.2025)