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This course provides an engaging and practical introduction to designing, evaluating, and applying research instruments, with a focus on CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing) questionnaires. The course is designed for students in various disciplines, including sociology, political science, economics, journalism, and international relations, who want to create or improve their initial research tools, especially for thesis work or applied research projects.
Throughout the course, students will participate in a series of structured lectures and workshops, each addressing a specific methodological challenge in instrument development. Key topics include preventing response bias, writing effective questions, measuring attitudes, and constructing scales. By exploring these topics, students will acquire the skills needed to design robust research instruments capable of producing valid and reliable data. The course emphasizes the integration of theory and practice. Sessions are enriched with real-world examples, case studies, and interactive discussions that encourage critical thinking and methodological creativity. Students will learn to assess the quality of existing instruments and create tools that meet the demands of rigorous academic and professional research. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and practical skills to design instruments that are methodologically sound, contextually appropriate, and analytically useful, ensuring meaningful insights and high-quality research. Poslední úprava: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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Course Competencies: a) Learn to design robust research instruments and construct methodologically sound research tools, emphasizing the development of clear, concise, and effective questionnaires. b) Gain the ability to create engaging, unbiased questions that elicit valid and reliable data accurately reflecting respondents' perspectives and experiences. c) Gain a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of attitude measurement, including selecting appropriate methods for specific research questions. d) Understand and apply various scaling methods in survey research. Explore the principles of scale construction and selection, as well as their implications for data analysis and interpretation. This course will prepare you to develop high-quality research tools that will enhance the credibility and impact of your research The course will be held in room B101b of the Jinonice building on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:50 a.m., starting October 1, 2026, and ending December 17, 2026. Poslední úprava: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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Examination: Students will be required to take a midterm and a final exam. The exams will be closed book with single best answer questions. Poslední úprava: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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Obligatory Reading: Hedrick, T. E., Bickman, L., & Rog, D. J. (1993). Applied Research Design: A Practical Guide. London: SAGE Publications.
Recommended Reading: Batini, C. and Scannapieco, M., 2006. Data Quality: Concepts, Methodologies, and Techniques. Berlin: Springer-Verlag. Biemer, P.P. and Lyberg, L.E., 2003. Introduction to Survey Quality. New Jersey: Wiley. Sudman, S., Bradburn, N. M., & Schwarz, N. (1996). Thinking About Answers: The Application of Cognitive Processes to Survey Methodology. New Jersey: Wiley. Willis, G. B., 2005. Cognitive Interviewing: A Tool for Improving Questionnaire Design. London: SAGE Publications. Poslední úprava: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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Grading: 91-100% = A 81-90% = B 71-80% = C 61-70% = D 51-60% = E 50% or less = F (failed) Poslední úprava: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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Syllabus: Major Topics Lecture 1: Course Overview Lecture 2: Designing Research Instruments Lecture 3: Social Desirability Lecture 4: Satisficing Lecture 5: Other response biases Lecture 06: Midterm Lecture 07: Cognitive Interviewing Lecture 8: Scale Development Lecture 9: Reliability and Validity Lecture 10: Unobtrusive Data Collection Methods Lecture 11: Final Exam (December 17, 2026) Poslední úprava: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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The goal of this course is to teach students how to design robust research instruments and sound research methods. The course emphasizes creating clear, concise, and effective questionnaires to enhance the credibility and impact of research. Poslední úprava: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)
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