Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Research Methodology
Course Code
MRU_020
Target Audience
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ECTS
6.00
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
LQF
Level 7
RSU Unit
Course Supervisor
Anna Broka
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Study Course Implementer
Partner Organisation
Mykolas Romeris universitāte
Partner Course Implementer
Vida Česnuitytė
Partnership Liaison Person
Jolanta Pivorienė
About Study Course
Objective
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Preliminary Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will obtain knowledge about the main elements of social research process and principles of qualitative and quantitative research methodology.
Skills
1.Will be able to understand, critically analyse and evaluate contribution of different theories of social sciences and humanities as well as indigenous knowledge to micro-macro practice and research of social work with children and youth; analyse and critically evaluate policy decisions regarding their impact on young people across all sectors, notably employment, education, health and social inclusion.
Competences
1.Will be able to use research methodology for assessment of professional practice with children and youth.
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Qualitative research process: preparation for the research, sampling, data collecting techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Validity of qualitative social work research. Specificity of qualitative research in children and youth field.
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Qualitative research process: preparation for the research, sampling, data collecting techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Validity of qualitative social work research. Specificity of qualitative research in children and youth field.
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Qualitative research process: preparation for the research, sampling, data collecting techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Validity of qualitative social work research. Specificity of qualitative research in children and youth field.
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Qualitative research process: preparation for the research, sampling, data collecting techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Validity of qualitative social work research. Specificity of qualitative research in children and youth field.
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Qualitative research process: preparation for the research, sampling, data collecting techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Validity of qualitative social work research. Specificity of qualitative research in children and youth field.
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Qualitative research process: preparation for the research, sampling, data collecting techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Validity of qualitative social work research. Specificity of qualitative research in children and youth field.
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Qualitative research process: preparation for the research, sampling, data collecting techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Validity of qualitative social work research. Specificity of qualitative research in children and youth field.
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Qualitative research process: preparation for the research, sampling, data collecting techniques, data analysis and interpretation. Validity of qualitative social work research. Specificity of qualitative research in children and youth field.
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Quantitative research designs: from experiment to description. Specificity of quantitative research in children and youth field. Comparative interdisciplinary research.
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Quantitative research designs: from experiment to description. Specificity of quantitative research in children and youth field. Comparative interdisciplinary research.
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Quantitative research designs: from experiment to description. Specificity of quantitative research in children and youth field. Comparative interdisciplinary research.
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Quantitative research designs: from experiment to description. Specificity of quantitative research in children and youth field. Comparative interdisciplinary research.
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Quantitative research designs: from experiment to description. Specificity of quantitative research in children and youth field. Comparative interdisciplinary research.
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Quantitative research designs: from experiment to description. Specificity of quantitative research in children and youth field. Comparative interdisciplinary research.
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Quantitative research process: formulating the research problem, literature review, development of research hypothesis, preparing the research design, determining sample design, collecting the data, measurement and
operationalization of the constructs, reliability and validity.
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Quantitative research process: formulating the research problem, literature review, development of research hypothesis, preparing the research design, determining sample design, collecting the data, measurement and
operationalization of the constructs, reliability and validity.
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Quantitative research process: formulating the research problem, literature review, development of research hypothesis, preparing the research design, determining sample design, collecting the data, measurement and
operationalization of the constructs, reliability and validity.
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Quantitative research process: formulating the research problem, literature review, development of research hypothesis, preparing the research design, determining sample design, collecting the data, measurement and
operationalization of the constructs, reliability and validity.
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Quantitative research process: formulating the research problem, literature review, development of research hypothesis, preparing the research design, determining sample design, collecting the data, measurement and
operationalization of the constructs, reliability and validity.
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Quantitative research process: formulating the research problem, literature review, development of research hypothesis, preparing the research design, determining sample design, collecting the data, measurement and
operationalization of the constructs, reliability and validity.
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Strengths and limitations of quantitative research. Strengths and limitations of qualitative
research.
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Strengths and limitations of quantitative research. Strengths and limitations of qualitative
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Strengths and limitations of quantitative research. Strengths and limitations of qualitative
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Strengths and limitations of quantitative research. Strengths and limitations of qualitative
research.
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Strengths and limitations of quantitative research. Strengths and limitations of qualitative
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Strengths and limitations of quantitative research. Strengths and limitations of qualitative
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Reporting the results.
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Reporting the results.
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Reporting the results.
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Reporting the results.
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Reporting the results.
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Reporting the results.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Creswell J.W. & Poth Ch. N. (2017). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design Choosing Among Five Approaches. 4th ed. SAGE publications. 488 p.
2.
Creswell, J.W., Creswell, J. D. (2021) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. SAGE publishing
3.
Hayashi, P., Abib, G., & Hoppen, N. (2019). Validity in Qualitative Research: A Processual Approach. The Qualitative Report
4.
Patton, M. Q. (2014). Qualitative research & evaluation methods: Integrating theory and practice. SAGE publications.