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SOS1002 - Research Methods in the Social Sciences

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 5 hours H

Course content

The students will learn how to collect various forms of social science data (surveys, observations, public documents) and analyze this through various techniques (tables, correlation, regression and qualitative descriptions).

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • have a basic understanding of the various research methods used in the social sciences, including the formulation of a research question, choice of research design, selection of investigative units and collection of data.
  • have knowledge and sight as to quantitative analysis, including analysis of contingency tables, correlation analyses, linear and logistical regression analyses and the more important tests and generalization methods tied to this forms of analyses.
  • have the ability to analyze qualitative data materials from interviews and observations and present the sources.
  • know the basic rules of research ethics.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • write an academic article in the social sciences based on quantitative data and quantitative analysis.
  • write an academic article in the social sciences based on qualitative data and qualitative analysis.
  • use computer software for statistical analysis.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures every week throughout the semester. Four hours of group discussion/pc lab every week with exercise supervision. The organization, number and requirements of the exercises will be presented at the beginning of the semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved term papers.

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: A five hour written exam.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SVSOS107 15.0
SOS6003 15.0
SOS3050 7.5
SOS3280 7.5
IDRSA1004 15.0 AUTUMN 2007
SOS3060 15.0 AUTUMN 2007
SOS3061 15.0 AUTUMN 2007
IDRSA1017 7.5 AUTUMN 2017
PSY1011 7.5 AUTUMN 2017
PSY2017 7.5 AUTUMN 2017
PSYPRO4111 7.5 AUTUMN 2017
PSYPRO4317 7.5 AUTUMN 2017
PSYK4120 7.5 AUTUMN 2021
PSY1120 7.5 AUTUMN 2021
PSY1111 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Social Sciences and Sports Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 H 2023-12-08 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL271 Sluppenvegen 14 4
SL317 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL215 Sluppenvegen 14 2
SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 8
SL515 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL111 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 65
SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 49
SL111 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 67
SL111 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 45
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 H 2024-05-31 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL111+SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 210
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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