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46737-01 - Seminar: Experimental research methods in social science (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2017 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Iljana Schubert (iljana.schubert@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This seminar will give an overview of different experimental research techniques, such as lab experiments, field experiments and survey experiments, in the social sciences. It will include practical aspects which will focus on design, data collection and some basic data analysis. An introduction to the analysis of experimental data will be given, using statistical software (SPSS). This is not a statistics course but a course on how to run experiments. |
| Learning objectives | Gain experience designing an experiment(s), collecting data and understanding basic analysis. |
| Bibliography | tba |
| Comments | Note: Special course inscription and entry requirements! Anrechnung MSD 2010 Dieses Seminar ist im Modul Kernbereich Gesellschaftswissenschaftliche Nachhaltigkeitsforschung publiziert und kann nach Rücksprache mit P. Burger mittels LC für den Vertiefungsbereich Phil.-Hist. angerechnet werden. This seminar is offered by MSD, Dr. I. Schubert is member of the Sustainability Research Group, Dep. Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. |
| Admission requirements | Prior experience with a statistical software (e.g. SPSS), prior knowledge of univariate statistics and basic knowledge of ANOVA or OLS regression is expected. Special course inscription required for ALL (for details see 'course application' or 'Anmeldung'). Course inscriptions in a different way then explained ARE NOT taken into account. Limited number of participants (25), Students of the MSD and those of the mentioned fields of study (see list of modules) have priority. If you study something different, you must do a master degree within the 'Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' and may attend the seminar in case of vacancies and former inscription as explained. |
| Course application | Mandatory course inscription for ALL (additional to registration on MOnA): Link open from 22.08.17/noon - 06.09.17/midnight LINK to workspace with list of registration forms: https://adam.unibas.ch/goto_adam_crs_544052.html In case of vacancies the online inscription link remains open until the second date of teaching + 2 days. NOTE: Be aware of special entry requirements. Course registration via MOnA remains mandatory for all participants. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul Kernbereich Gesellschaftswissenschaftliche Nachhaltigkeitsforschung (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development (Start of studies before 01.08.2017)) Modul Methoden der Gesellschaftswissenschaften (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) Modul: Empirische Forschungsmethoden (Master's degree subject: Political Science) Module: Preparation Master's Thesis in Social Sciences (Master's Studies: Sustainable Development) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Regular attendance, required reading, oral presentation, essay. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | University of Basel |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Nachhaltigkeitsforschung |