Methods and Techniques in Sociological Research II
| Code: | SOCI014 | Acronym: | MTIS2 |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Sociology |
Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S 
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Department of Sociology |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Sociology |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI | 55 | SOCI - Study Plan | 2 | - | 6 | 41 | 162 |
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking studentsObjectives
- Learning and deepening of research techniques in a construction / production perspective of sociological knowledge.
- Development of technical skills for the design and implementation of a questionnaire survey and an interview
- Familiarization with the structuring principles of a focus group and a delphi panel
- Development of core competencies for conducting structured content analysis
- Promotion of a critical and reflexive attitude in the application of techniques for collecting and analyzing data.
Learning outcomes and competences
- Recognition of the main theoretical and methodological questions of the investigation through the questionnaire survey and interviews.
- Development of skills to mobilize proposed techniques.
- Reinforcement of research, selection and analysis skills, autonomous and team work.
- Reinforcement of oral and written communication skills.
Working method
PresencialProgram
1. Sociological inquiry by questionnaire
1.1. Terminology, accuracy and reliability - discussion of standardized methodologies and techniques related to them 1.2. The processes of response production: comprehension, memory activation, judgments and estimation, mapping and reporting.
1.3. The different types of questions
1.4. Measuring attitudes and scales
1.5. Testing a questionnaire and ethical procedures
1.6. Modes of administering a questionnaire and formatting
2. Sociological research by interview
2.1. Interview research: theoretical, methodological and practical questions
2.2. The development of interview scripts: the degree of structuring the interview
2.3. Recruitment, ethical issues and challenging circumstances
2.4. Conducting interviews and technical skills of the interviewer
3. Data collection techniques for collectives: general considerations
3.1. General principles of the focus group
3.2. General Principles of the Delphi Panel
4. Content Analysis: procedures and fields of application
4.1. Levels and units of analysis
4.2. Category development
4.3. Content encoding and classification matrix
4.4. Opportunities and Limitations of Content Analysis
5. Final reflections on data collection techniques in sociological research
Mandatory literature
Bardin Laurence; Análise de conteúdoGhiglione Rodolphe; O^inquérito. ISBN: 972-774-120-7
Hill Manuela Magalhães; Investigação por questionário. ISBN: 978-972-618-273-3
Moreira João Manuel; Questionários. ISBN: 978-972-40-2142-3
Steinar Kvale; Interviews. ISBN: 0-8039-5820-X
Complementary Bibliography
Don A Dillman; Mail and telephone surveys. ISBN: 0-471-21555-4Giuseppe Iarossi; O^poder da concepção em inquéritos por questionário. ISBN: 978-972-31-1373-0
Jean-Louis Génard; Éthique de la recherche en sociologie. ISBN: 9782807327429
Jerry Rubin; Handbook of usability testing. ISBN: 978-0-470-18548-3
Jean-Claude Kaufmann; L.entretien compréhensif. ISBN: 2-200-34619-0
Stanley Presser; Methods for testing and evaluating survey questionnaires. ISBN: 0-471-45841-4
William Foddy; Constructing questions for interviews and questionnaires. ISBN: 0-521-46733-0
Foddy William; Como perguntar. ISBN: 972-8027-54-0
Teaching methods and learning activities
The curricular unit is organized around lectures of a more expository nature, where theoretical and technical knowledge is transmitted and solved exercises of an essentially technical nature and, complementary to the first ones, around practical works, and even experimental ones in some moments, in sessions Which actively involve students in the application and training of skills. The tutorial sessions will be used, preferably, to follow the practical work and to carry out structured exercises around the application of the techniques studied.
keywords
Social sciences > SociologyEvaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| Designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Exame | 50,00 |
| Trabalho escrito | 50,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico | 10,00 |
| Estudo autónomo | 60,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 39,00 |
| Trabalho de investigação | 53,00 |
| Total: | 162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
In accordance with Article 9 of the Assessment Rules Applicable to the First Cycle Courses of the FLUP, and except for those cases provided by law, the MTIS II assessment assumes compliance with attendance. A student is considered to attend a curricular unit if, having been regularly enrolled, he does not exceed the limit of absences corresponding to 25% of the classes scheduled. The evaluation scheme of this curricular unit is constituted by the following evaluation components:
- Final Exam: consists of an individual written test on the theoretical contents of the program of the curricular unit; Does not contemplate practical part.
- Research Report: in this report students must apply the two main techniques studied in the curricular unit (Questionnaire and Interview Survey).
All evaluation components are mandatory.
There is a detailed Dossier on the "Functioning of the curricular unit and Assessment Norms", which is available on the Moodle platform.
Calculation formula of final grade
The final grade in the course unit is calculated from the weighted average of the grades obtained in each of the evaluation components:
- Final exam - 50%
- Research report - 50%
It is considered approved in the course unit the student who obtains a final classification equal or higher than 10 values, bearing in mind that in none of the individual components can the classification be less than 8 values.
Classification improvement
Improvement of Final / Distributed Classification The final classification improvement is carried out in accordance with the FLUP Assessment of Knowledge Standards.
Observations
Teacher contact: Office 251, Tower B.Email: mdias@letras.up.pt
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