Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Methodology of Scientific Research and Social Research Methods
Course Code
LUSDK_137
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anna Broka
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
In depth studies of the main methodological principles and aspects of scientific researches.
Preliminary Knowledge
Methodology of scientific researching on bachelor degree.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Acquiring the historical experience and theoretical argumentation of scientific research methodology will provide the knowledge to substantiate priorities in attraction resources for collaboration with public, non governmental and voluntary canonizations and individuals.
Skills
1.The skills based on researching social proceses to find out and define the needs and priorities for necessary social services on individual and community level. Use of scientific research methodology principles and methods in empirical social researches.
Competences
1.Abilities to evaluate the effectiveness of principles of scientific research methodology. Abilities and competency to identify and use the most appropriate research methods for investigation social processes. Competencies to plan and administrate the programmes of social services and projects for solving social problems and cohesion of community.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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The output and presentation of self-dependent researches.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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The in-and biographical interviews done by students will be presented in the seminars. The local and international social researches will be analyzed. The most effective scientific research methods used in researches will be discussed. Focus group discussions as one pf optimal research method will be conducted in the process of seminars.
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2.
Examination |
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10 points
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1. Attendance of the classes. 2. Systematic studying of theoretical literature. 3. Presentation of individual elaborated study works. 4. Exam. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The role of researches in scientific acquisition of the world and understanding of social processes. The concept of methodology.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The role of researches in scientific acquisition of the world and understanding of social processes. The concept of methodology.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The nature of social research, its place in the social cognition. The use of social researches in social work.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The nature of social research, its place in the social cognition. The use of social researches in social work.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Quantitative and qualitative methodology in social researches.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Quantitative and qualitative methodology in social researches.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Design of social research and stages of research. Data collecting.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Design of social research and stages of research. Data collecting.
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Research ethics and its main principles.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Research ethics and its main principles.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Data processing, coding, analysis and presentation.
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Auditorium
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Data processing, coding, analysis and presentation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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Topics
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The role of researches in scientific acquisition of the world and understanding of social processes. The concept of methodology.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The role of researches in scientific acquisition of the world and understanding of social processes. The concept of methodology.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The nature of social research, its place in the social cognition. The use of social researches in social work.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The nature of social research, its place in the social cognition. The use of social researches in social work.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Quantitative and qualitative methodology in social researches.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Quantitative and qualitative methodology in social researches.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Design of social research and stages of research. Data collecting.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Design of social research and stages of research. Data collecting.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research ethics and its main principles.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research ethics and its main principles.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Data processing, coding, analysis and presentation.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Data processing, coding, analysis and presentation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kristapsone S. Statistiskās analīzes metodes pētījumā. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola "Turība", 477 lpp. 2020.
2.
Pētniecība: teorija un prakse / K. Mārtinsones, A. Piperes, D. Kamerādes zinātniskajā redakcijā; red. Gunta Tramdaka. Rīga: RaKa, 2016.
3.
Rubin Allen, Babbie Earl R. Essential Research Methods for Social Work. Boston: Cengage Learning. 2017, 652 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Qualitative Analysis: eight approaches for the social sciences / edited by Margaretha Järvinen, Nanna Mik-Meyer. Los Angeles [etc.]: SAGE Publishing. 2020.
2.
Kristapsone S. Zinātniskā pētniecība studiju procesā. 2. aktualizētais izdevums. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola "Turība". 2014, 350 lpp.
3.
The Sage handbook of qualitative data collection / edited by Uwe Flick. Los Angeles: Sage Reference. 2018.
4.
Qualitative inquiry and research design: choosing among five approaches / John W. Creswell, Cheryl N. Poth. 4th edition, international student edition, Los Angeles (Calif.) [etc.]: SAGE, 2017, 2018.
5.
Sociālais darbs ar gadījumu teorija praksē
6.
Paul Michael Garrett. Welfare Words. 2017.
7.
Paul Michael Garrett. DISSENTING SOCIAL WORK. Paul Michael Garrett, Critical Theory, Resistance and Pandemic. 2021.
8.
Reginald O. York. Evaluating Human Service Outcomes. 2022.