本课程将定量和定性方法放在同等优先地位，并从对研究要点的全面概述开始。这包括制定研究问题以及理论和方法之间的联系，以及可供研究人员使用的核心数据收集方法和辅助数据源，以及主要的分析技术。一旦建立了高级社会研究的基础技能，在第二学期，您将从为期一周的模块密集授课的一组高级方法课程中选择四个模块。我们设计了这种创新的模块化格式，以使您对特定的研究技术有更深入的了解，并将结构化的讲座与我们内部计算机实验室中的实践研讨会相结合。它使您能够完全沉浸于特定的研究方法中，同时也为我们提供了有效的结构以建立高级的理解。这
This course examines both quantitative and qualitative approaches, beginning with a comprehensive overview of the research essentials. You'll learn how to formulate research questions and the connections between theory and method, as well as important approaches to data collection and the main analytic techniques.<br><br>Once you've established these core skills for advanced social research, you'll select four options from a suite of advanced methods courses taught intensively in week-long modules. This innovative modular format is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of specific research techniques, combining lectures with practical workshops in our computer lab. This enables you to fully immerse yourself in particular research approaches, as well as tailor your learning experience to your research interests.