SSRES200-19A (HAM)

Social Science Research Methods

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Sociology

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Convenor(s)

Bill Cochrane

Bill Cochrane
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bill.cochrane@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper introduces the core research methods used in the social sciences Both qualitative and quantitative approaches are introduced, along with consideration of aspects such as ethics and the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Paper Structure

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The paper will be taught through lectures and tutorials. Attendance at lectures is voluntary. Tutorials will account for 10 percent of the final mark.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical considerations to be taken into account when conducting social research.
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  • Articulate the ways in which social research have responsibilities in relation to the Treaty of Waitangi.
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  • Demonstrate awareness of the main differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods, knowledge of which is the most appropriate for specific research goals, and an understanding of the steps involved in collecting and recording data for
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  • Be able to evaluate the appropriateness and rigour of methodological approaches used in social research.
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  • Demonstrate an introductory level understanding of quantitative data analysis.
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  • Demonstrate an introductory level understanding qualitative data analysis and the primary means of analysing textual data.
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Assessment

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Topics for the first essay will be provided on Moodle in the second week of the semester.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Essay
8 Apr 2019
5:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. On-line Test 1
22 Mar 2019
5:00 PM
10
  • Other:
3. On-line Test 2
12 Apr 2019
5:00 PM
10
  • Other:
4. On-line Test 3
10 May 2019
5:00 PM
10
  • Other:
5. On-line Test 4
31 May 2019
5:00 PM
10
  • Other:
6. Take Home Test
27 May 2019
5:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Tutorial
10
  • Hand-in: In Tutorial
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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The course will closely follow Bryman, A. (2016). Social Research Methods (5th ed). Oxford University Press.
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Recommended Readings

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Curtis, Bruce, and Curtis, Cate. Social Research : A Practical Introduction. 2011

Guthrie, Gerard. Basic Research Methods an Entry to Social Science Research. Delhi ; London: SAGE, 2010

Ruane, Janet M. Introducing Social Research Methods : Essentials for Getting the Edge. 2015

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Other Resources

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The Bryman text is well supported with on-line resources (see http://global.oup.com/uk/orc/sociology/brymansrm5e/student/)
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Online Support

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All lectures, the paper outline and other relevant material will be on Moodle
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Workload

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This paper is worth 15 points - 150 learning hours which includes 26 hours of contact time. Students are expected to dedicate the further 124 hours to completing assessment tasks and reading
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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: SSRP202

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