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Compulsory Module 1: Introduction to Empirical Social Research (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students can characterise the basics of empirical research. They can assign the most important qualitative and quantitative survey methods to the respective epistemological and methodological background and decide which research questions require which methods. They are able to critically evaluate existing empirical studies and independently carry out the first phases of a research process (formulation of a research question, data collection, method reflection) qualitatively and / or quantitatively or in terms of method triangulation.
Compulsory Module 2: Statistics (10 ECTS-Credits, 4 h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students can understand the logic of the current statistical procedures and approaches in empirical research in the social sciences and understand their application in the context of empirical research. They will be able to critically question statistical statements and carry out simple data analyses independently.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).