COURSE SYLLABUS Methodology in social sciences 7.5 credits Samhällsvetenskaplig metod First cycle, S0053A Version Autumn 2013 Sp 1 - Spring 2015 Sp 4Autumn 2015 Sp 1 - Spring 2017 Sp 4Autumn 2017 Sp 1 - Autumn 2021 Sp 1Autumn 2021 Sp 2 - Spring 2022 Sp 4Autumn 2022 Sp 1 - Present Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2022 Sp 1 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first. Education level First cycle Grade scale U G VG * Subject Social Studies Subject group (SCB) Social Studies Entry requirementsIn order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on final school grades or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.Course Aim Explain, give examples and apply basic scientific work and analysis; explain, exemplify and apply basic scientific data collection and analysis methods account for the social science research process to be able to independently formulate a research problem and reflect on and assess what is reasonable theory and methodology apply various methodological tools for data analysis critically review social science reports or previous research based on how these have handled the connection between social science theory and qualitative and quantitative approaches to study scientific problem report, present and make available scientific results awareness of how methodological knowledge can be used in a future profession Contents The course deals with the different steps of the social science research process, qualitative and quantitative method, different data collection methods such as survey, register data, interview and observation. The course also deals with methods for analysis of qualitative data (interview, observation) and quantitative data (survey, register data).Realization Each course occasion´s language and form is stated and appear on the course page on Luleå University of Technology's website. Teaching consists of lectures and seminars / group work / data labs. Attendance is mandatory at seminars and group exercises and computer labs. The perspectives highlighted during the lectures are followed up in seminars where students in groups may examine the methods and discuss its possibilities and problems. A significant part of the course is to independently and in groups applying the methods such as laboratory performing qualitative analyzes (coding and concept generation) and quantitative analyzes (statistical analyzes eg cross table, chi2, correlation) using statistics program. Students are offered the opportunity to work with research themes related to the sociological research conducted at the Department of Work Science.Examination If there is a decision on special educational support, in accordance with the Guideline Student's rights and obligations at Luleå University of Technology, an adapted or alternative form of examination can be provided. Examination through participation in seminars, computer labs and a written report outlining the methodological knowledge applied. Through seminars examined the goals that the student after completing the course will be able to: critically examine social science reports or previous research based on how they have dealt with social science theory and qualitative and quantitative approaches to the study of scientific problems explain, give examples and apply basic scientific work and analysis to describe for the social science research Through the written report examined the goals that the student after completing the course will be able to: explain, give examples and apply basic scientific work and analysis independently formulate a research problem which is then analyzed with appropriate methodological tools Remarks Students must register for the courses themselves or contact ETKS educational administration, eduetks@ltu.se, not later than three days after the quarter commences. Failure to do so can result in the place being lost. This rule also applies to students with a guaranteed place.ExaminerMats JakobssonLiterature. Valid from Autumn 2021 Sp 2 Bryman, Alan, 1947-2017. - Samhällsvetenskapliga metoder / Alan Bryman ; översättning: Björn Nilsson.. - 2018 -3rd edition. - ISBN: 9789147112067 Articles will be added Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Social Sciences, Technology and ArtsModules CodeDescriptionGrade scaleCrStatusFrom periodTitle 0001SeminarsU G VG *2.50MandatoryA13 0002Written reportU G VG *5.00MandatoryA13 Study guidanceStudy guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.Syllabus establishedby Director of Undergraduate Studies Bo Jonsson, Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences 18 Feb 2013Last revisedby Director of Undergraduate Studies Daniel Örtqvist, Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts 11 Feb 2022