This course will offer an overview of the key components of social research, including methodologies, sampling, interviews, observation and questionnaires. The programme is vital for anyone interested in social policy, geography, politics, sociology or psychology. The seven lessons almost mirror the process of conducting a research project from starting with methodology planning, sampling, and primary data collection to then collecting secondary data, analysing the data and drawing conclusions. Students will also look at ethical issues in the field of social sciences and research methods. By the end of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of social research methods. Students who carry out independent study between lessons will receive the maximum benefit from this course.
Course Content
7 LESSONS
7 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
An Introduction to Social Research
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Methodology Planning: Choosing a Research Topic and Method
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Sampling Techniques and Representativeness
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Primary Data Collection: Interviews, Observation and Questionnaires
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Secondary Data Collection: Official Statistics and Articles
