ISOC255 — Methods for Soc/Poli Sci
We begin this course by discussing what sociological and political data are and why we should want to collect them. We then show students how to use a selectionof qualitative and quantiitative research methods. Methods to be explored include basic qualitative approaches such as participant observation, interviewing, visual methods, oral history, or autobiography. Students will examine issues surrounding the interpretation of research and research accountability, as well as the writing of research, including issues of operationalisation and sampling. The overall aim of the course is to enable students to carry out and present a reseach project. It will be assessed by project work and examination.