Course - Research Methods in the Social Sciences - SOS1002
SOS1002 - Research Methods in the Social Sciences
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 5 hours | H |
Course content
The students will learn how to collect various forms of social science data (surveys, observations, public documents) and analyze this through various techniques (tables, correlation, regression and qualitative descriptions).
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- have a basic understanding of the various research methods used in the social sciences, including the formulation of a research question, choice of research design, selection of investigative units and collection of data.
- have knowledge and sight as to quantitative analysis, including analysis of contingency tables, correlation analyses, linear and logistical regression analyses and the more important tests and generalization methods tied to this forms of analyses.
- have the ability to analyze qualitative data materials from interviews and observations and present the sources.
- know the basic rules of research ethics.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- write an academic article in the social sciences based on quantitative data and quantitative analysis.
- write an academic article in the social sciences based on qualitative data and qualitative analysis.
- use computer software for statistical analysis.
Learning methods and activities
4 hours of lectures every week throughout the semester. Four hours of group discussion/pc lab every week with exercise supervision. The organization, number and requirements of the exercises will be presented at the beginning of the semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved term papers.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: A five hour written exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVSOS107 | 15.0 | ||
| SOS6003 | 15.0 | ||
| SOS3050 | 7.5 | ||
| SOS3280 | 7.5 | ||
| IDRSA1004 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2007 | |
| SOS3060 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2007 | |
| SOS3061 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2007 | |
| IDRSA1017 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| PSY1011 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| PSY2017 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| PSYPRO4111 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| PSYPRO4317 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
| PSYK4120 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| PSY1120 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| PSY1111 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| MET3001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| PED1005 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Sciences and Sports Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 H 2024-12-07 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 50 SL111 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 81 SL111 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 70 SL111 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 36 SL210 Sluppenvegen 14 51 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 H INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"