Empirical Research Methods

The course provides an introduction to the most important empirical in human relations and social sciences. Techniques for the gathering of data include interviewing, observation and the use of written sources and public documents. A basic introduction to the analysis of data, emphasising charts, correlation and multivariat analysis will also be offered.

Kunnskapsmål - studenten skal:
*ha innsikt i anvendelse av ulike forskningsmetoder i samfunnsvitenskap og humaniora

Ferdighetsmål - studenten skal:
*kunne analysere egne data

Teaching method and activities: Lectures 2 hours per week throughout the semester, group teaching 2 hours per week, lab work and supervision when writing term paper.
Compulsory activity: Approved term paper.
Form of assessment: 4 hours written exam.
Students who already has an exam in SOS1002 Research Methods in the Social Sciences must replace SOS3050 with SOS3004 Qualitative Research Methods.