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| Semester | fall semester 2020 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Manfred Max Bergman (max.bergman@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This introductory course will teach participants when, how, and why to integrate a qualitative and a quantitative research component within one research design. The first part will cover research design issues, theoretical assumptions, and justifications for mixed methods. The second and third part will deal with qualitative and quantitative perspectives in a mixed method research design. The fourth part will explore solutions to practical problems as well as presentation and publication strategies for mixed methods research. |
| Learning objectives | - reflect on the current limits of how qualitative and quantitative research are presented - appreciate the opportunities and challenges of mixed method research designs - increase awareness of mixed method research and design application in diverse social science fields |
| Bibliography | Creswell & Plano Clark (2006). Designing and conducting mixed methods research. SAGE. Bergman (2008). Advances in mixed methods research. SAGE. Bergman (2010). The politics, fashions, and conventions of research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. |
| Admission requirements | Basic familiarity with either qualitative or quantitative methods. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul: Erweiterung Gesellschaftswissenschaften M.A. (Master's degree subject: Political Science) Modul: Erweiterung Methodenkenntnisse BA (Bachelor's degree subject: Study of Religion) Modul: Methoden der Gesellschaftswissenschaften (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) Modul: Methoden der Near & Middle Eastern Studies und der Gesellschaftswissenschaften (Master's degree subject: Near & Middle Eastern Studies) Modul: Methoden der Soziologie und der Gesellschaftswissenschaften: qualitativ (Master's degree subject: Sociology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Pass-fail based on active participation and homework assignments. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Soziologie |