Методология и методы социологического исследования

Бакалавриат 2025/2026

Статус: Курс по выбору (Социология и социальная информатика)

Кто читает: Департамент социологии

Где читается: Санкт-Петербургская школа социальных наук

Когда читается: 1-й курс, 3, 4 модуль

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Преподаватели: Зубарев Никита Сергеевич, Кузинер Евгения Николаевна, Цигеман-Горенко Элина Сергеевна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 6

Контактные часы: 56

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Abstract

The discipline "Methodology and Methods of Sociological Research" aims at systematization of main ideas about the specifics of sociological research design, methods and procedures of collecting information in social research, including the types of empirical sociological research and the research program content. The content of this discipline lays the foundation for more complex and specialized disciplines related to the research process, collection, analysis and interpretation of information.

Learning Objectives

To expand the basic knowledge of the 1-year methodology course on the methodology of sociological research, sociological research methods. To continue practicing and development of sociological research skills

Expected Learning Outcomes

Be able to formulate research question and choose appropriate methodology
Know the ethical requirements and limitations for different research methods
Know the main stages of a research
Understand the basic idea and the differences between main research methods: survey, anthropological/ biographical study, online research etc.
Understand the basic idea and the differences between main research methods: survey, anthropological/ biographical study, online research etc
Be able to formulate a research question;
Be able to formulate a research problem
Be able to formulate a research hypothesis
To learn basic reserach methods of data collection

Course Contents

Research Problem
Research question
Research hypothesis
Theory and Research
Ethical Issues in a Case Study
Methods of data collection
Quantitative vs. Qualitative methods
Survey in a quantitative study
Content Analysis
Observation
Focus Group Method
Interview and Questionnaire Design
Planning and designing case studies
Secondary Data Analysis

Assessment Elements

Project Proposal
Students have to develop a research proposal using their knowledge of all sections of the course.
In-class activities
The average grade for all grades on in-class activity during seminars
Homeworks
Students write a short paper where they are supposed to answer a question posed by instructors.
Practical applications
Students are supposed to complete several task that will assist them when working on personal research projects.

Interim Assessment

2025/2026 4th module
0.2 * Practical applications + 0.25 * Homeworks + 0.25 * In-class activities + 0.3 * Project Proposal
2026/2027 2nd module
0.2 * Practical applications + 0.25 * Homeworks + 0.25 * In-class activities + 0.3 * Project Proposal

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

9788132222149 - Hegde, Dinesh S. - Essays on Research Methodology - 2015 - Springer - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1001250 - nlebk - 1001250

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Rugg, G., & Petre, M. (2007). A Gentle Guide to Research Methods. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=234246

Authors

Zubarev Nikita Sergeevich
KUZINER EVGENIYA NIKOLAEVNA

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