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Social Research Skills 2
Business & Technology - OLD Program
London, England
Dates: 1/19/17 - 5/21/17
Social Research Skills 2
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: London South Bank University
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Sociology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: DSS_5_SRH
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
DESCRIPTION
This module introduces students to the basics of qualitative research methodologies. Students learn about central philosophical questions in the philosophy of the social sciences and how they relate to the qualitative/quantitative distinction. Students are taught a range of qualitative data collection techniques ranging from interviews to archival research. They are also introduced to different qualitative analytic techniques. Finally they are made aware of the ethical issues that are specific to qualitative research. Students are taught through lectures and workshops where they apply the principles to specific research questions.