Course Details
Course Outline
5 days course
Introduction to Social Phenomena and Research Methods
- Overview of social phenomena and their importance in society
- Introduction to the research process and formulating research questions
- Overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Ethical considerations in social research
Qualitative Research Methods
- In-depth interviews and focus groups
- Participant observation and ethnography
- Content analysis and discourse analysis
- Case studies and comparative research
- Coding and analyzing qualitative data
Quantitative Research Methods
- Survey design and sampling techniques
- Descriptive and inferential statistics
- Regression analysis and correlation
- Analyzing and interpreting quantitative data
- Introduction to data visualization
Social Network Analysis
- Overview of social network analysis
- Key concepts and measures in network analysis
- Data collection and preparation for network analysis
- Visualization and interpretation of social networks
- Application of network analysis in various social phenomena
Presenting and Communicating Research Findings
- Strategies for effectively presenting research findings
- Writing research reports and academic papers
- Communicating research findings to different audiences (e.g., policymakers, media, and public)
- Peer review and feedback on research projects
- Course summary and next steps for further study and practice
