Course: Methods and techniques of social research

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Course title Methods and techniques of social research
Course code KIR/P4MTV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Holá Jana, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Methods of human cognition. Measurement in social research. Ethical aspects of the research. Quantitative, qualitative and integrative research. Data collection methods. Methods of data processing. The formation of hypotheses and research questions. Presentation of research results - the evaluation. Samples of researches and its analysis. Basic data collection techniques. Formation of own social research. Ongoing consultation on research projects. Presentation of research projects.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Methods of individual activities
Learning outcomes
The course aims to acquaint students with the research methods and techniques that can be used within a social and sociological research.
The student knows the difference between qualitative and quantitative type of research, he/ she is familiar with the various research methods and can use the knowledge in the creation and implementation of research projects.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
The fulfilment of compulsory 80% attendance at lectures. The fulfilment of compulsory 80 % attendance at seminars. Producing seminary work focused on social research.
Recommended literature
  • DISMAN, M. Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost. 1. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 2002.
  • HENDL, J. Kvalitativní výzkum. Základní metody a aplikace. 1. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2005.
  • LOUČKOVÁ, I. Integrovaný přístup v sociálně vědním výzkumu. 1. vyd. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2010.
  • PUNCH, K. F. Úspěšný návrh výzkumu. 1. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2008.
  • SKUTIL. M. a kol. Základy pedagogicko-psychologického výzkumu pro studenty učitelství. 1. vyd. Praha: Portál, 2011.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Health and Social Worker (2014) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Health and Social Worker (2013) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer