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79418-01 - Seminar: Survey Research in Political Science (3 KP)
| Semester | Herbstsemester 2026 |
| Angebotsmuster | unregelmässig |
| Dozierende |
Stefanie Bailer (stefanie.bailer@unibas.ch, BeurteilerIn)
Sophie Suda (sophie.suda@unibas.ch) |
| Inhalt | This seminar introduces students to survey research in political science. Focusing on key methodological challenges—including sampling, question wording, answer formats, and the measurement of sensitive topics—students learn how survey design shapes empirical findings. We will also look into innovative tools supported by AI, and we will also deal with problems in survey response such as nonresponse. Through group work and practical exercises (conducted in R, so knowledge of R is required), the seminar emphasizes the development of novel survey instruments and improved measurement strategies. The seminar will be held at the following dates: 25/9, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 20/11, 4/12, 11/12 |
| Lernziele | - Assess the strengths and limitations of survey questions with regard to validity, reliability, and cross-national comparability. - Analyze how survey design choices (e.g., wording, answer categories, context) influence empirical findings. - Apply principles of good survey design to develop and justify their own survey questions or measurement strategies. |
| Literatur | Eichhorn, Jan ( 2022) Survey Research and Sampling Fowler, Floyd J (2013) Survey Research Methods Stantcheva, S. (2023). How to run surveys: A guide to creating your own identifying variation and revealing the invisible. Annual Review of Economics, 15(1), 205-234. |
| Bemerkungen | Advanced BA 5th & 6th semesters onwards, MA students of Political Science and Changing Societies All Seminars will be graded in the Department of Political Science. Grading scale 6.0 to 1.0, whereupon 4.0 is a pass. The number of participants is limited. The places are assigned according to date of enrollment and subject of study. Priority will be given to students of Political Science. |
| Teilnahmevoraussetzungen | - successful participation of "Introduction to Quantitative Methods" - knowledge of R |
| Anmeldung zur Lehrveranstaltung | Advanced Political Science BA 5th & 6th semesters onwards MA students of Political Science |
| Unterrichtssprache | Englisch |
| Einsatz digitaler Medien | kein spezifischer Einsatz |
| Intervall | Wochentag | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|---|
| unregelmässig | Siehe Einzeltermine | ||
Einzeltermine
| Datum | Zeit | Raum |
|---|---|---|
| Freitag 25.09.2026 | 13.15-15.45 Uhr | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Freitag 16.10.2026 | 13.15-15.45 Uhr | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Freitag 23.10.2026 | 13.15-15.45 Uhr | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Freitag 30.10.2026 | 13.15-15.45 Uhr | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Freitag 20.11.2026 | 13.15-15.45 Uhr | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Freitag 04.12.2026 | 13.15-15.45 Uhr | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Freitag 11.12.2026 | 13.15-15.45 Uhr | Bernoullistrasse 14/16, Seminarraum 02.004 |
| Module |
Modul: Erweiterung Gesellschaftswissenschaften BA (Bachelor Studienfach: Politikwissenschaft) Modul: Erweiterung Politikwissenschaft (Bachelor Studienfach: Politikwissenschaft) Modul: Extension Social Sciences (Master Studienfach: Political Science – Inequality, Power, Conflict) Modul: Inequality, Power, Conflict (Master Studienfach: Political Science – Inequality, Power, Conflict) Modul: Methods for Analyzing Changing Societies (Master Studiengang: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources (Studienbeginn vor 01.08.2026)) Modul: Sustainable Societies: Inequality, Power, Conflict (Master Studiengang: Changing Societies) |
| Prüfung | Lehrveranst.-begleitend |
| Hinweise zur Prüfung | - active participation - assignments handed out during the seminar |
| An-/Abmeldung zur Prüfung | Anmelden: Belegen; Abmelden: nicht erforderlich |
| Wiederholungsprüfung | keine Wiederholungsprüfung |
| Skala | 1-6 0,5 |
| Belegen bei Nichtbestehen | beliebig wiederholbar |
| Zuständige Fakultät | Philosophisch-Historische Fakultät, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Anbietende Organisationseinheit | Fachbereich Politikwissenschaft |