Qualitative and Quantitative Methods II

The course builds on ME310S Quantitative and qualitative Methods I, and provides students with more in-depth understanding about quantitative and qualitative methods as scientific tools for analysing social phenomena.

In quantitative methods the main focus will be on multivariate models, and in particular multivariate regression analysis. We also discuss the methodological assumptions underlying multivariate models, especially the assumptions which causal analyses are built on. In qualitative methods students are given a thorough presentation of the methodological and scientific foundation of qualitative analyses, using different qualitative studies as examples.

Qualified for a master program on the faculty of social sciences and completed ME310S Quantitative and qualitative methods I

Knowledge and understanding

The student should be able to:

Have in-depth knowledge of key concepts in multivariate analysis
Have knowledge of different understandings of causality and causal mechanisms in social science.
Know the main themes in probability theory and statistical inference
Have in-depth knowledge about the relationship between theory, scientific issues and qualitative methods
Possess insight into various qualitative methods
Have thorough knowledge of research ethics issues

Skills

The student should be able to:

Use their knowledge in probability theory and statistical inference to asess statistical significance of different research findings
Interpret results from bivariate and multivariate regression analyses
Analyse bivariate and trivariate cross tables by using causal models
Apply methodological skills in implementing own research
Formulate problem complexes using qualitative methods
Choose a suitable method and use various methods to analyse qualitative data

General competence

The student should be able to:

Evaluate quantitative research by using their knowledge about validity and reliability
Critically assess the methodological assumptions for using different multivariate analytical techniques
Analyse relevant subject and research ethical issues in qualitative research
Apply their knowledge and skills to carry out qualitative work tasks and projects
Present qualitative subject relevant problem complexes, analyses, and conclusions

No costs except semester registration fee and course literature.

Compulsory for Master in Social Sciences (besides specialization in History) / Elective

Lectures and seminars led by the teacher

Annual evaluations which are included in the university's quality assurance system

Pencil, pen, ruler, simple calculator and Dictionary.

N/A

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

ME301S - Quantitative Methods - 5 credits

ME302S - Qualitative methods - 5 credits

ME304S - Qualitative Methods - 5 credits

ME305S - Quantitative Methods - 5 credits

ME321S - Qualitative and Quantitative Methods II - 10 credits

SOS5000 - Supplementary module in social science research design, methods and analysis - 10 credits

MET5010 - Research Methods and Design Part 2 - 10 credits

MET5011 - Research method and design part 2 - 10 credits