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SO3524: SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS (2023-2024)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:36


Course Overview

Sociologists use a range of methods and techniques to explore and test sociological theory. This module introduces many of these methods and techniques. It aims to ground students’ theoretical understanding of society through the practical analysis of a variety of data. It starts by introducing the varying philosophical starting points of research and goes on to provide foundation level critical analysis skills in the key quantitative and qualitative methods that sociologists have deployed to understand and ‘capture’ the social world.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Rhoda M. Wilkie

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course covers the following areas:

  • Underlying philosophy of social science research in terms of what counts as knowledge.
  • Qualitative research methods, such as in-depth interviewing and participant observation.
  • Quantitative research methods, such as sampling and questionnaire construction and design.
  • Elementary statistical analyses, such as graphical displays of data, measures of central tendency and variation, cross-tabulations and elaboration.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

  • 1 Computer Practical during University weeks 29, 32 - 35, 32 - 35, 39, 39
  • 2 Lectures during University weeks 26, 30
  • 3 Lectures during University weeks 27 - 28
  • 1 Lecture during University weeks 29, 32 - 35, 39
  • 1 Seminar during University week31
  • 1 Tutorial during University weeks 29 - 30

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Take-home Exam/Assignment

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
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Learning Outcomes
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Take-home Essay/Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
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2x Weekly online quizzes

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
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Quizzes are 5% each.
Learning Outcomes
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Take Home Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
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Examination based on qualitative section of the course.
Learning Outcomes
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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