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SCS2000   Doing Quantitative Sociological Research   (20 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F5

Description

This dynamic inquiry-based module will provide students with practical experience of conducting quantitative sociological research that has real-life application to the social world. Using the latest UK datasets provided by the Office for National Statistics, the module will develop students' experience of the realities of planning and conducting quantitative research, and allow them to develop their ability to communicate their findings in appropriate formats. There will be several hands-on workshops where students can develop and practice their skills in using SPSS.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 180.0
Lab 10.0
Lecture 10.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 100 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.