METHODS OF SOCIAL SERVICE ANALYSIS

Academic year

2019/2020 Syllabus of previous years

Official course title

METODI DI ANALISI E DI RICERCA SOCIALE SP.

Course code

FM0132 (AF:312024 AR:167184)

Modality

On campus classes

ECTS credits

6

Degree level

Master's Degree Programme (DM270)

Educational sector code

SECS-S/05

Period

3rd Term

Course year

2

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Contribution of the course to the overall degree programme goals

The course offers students the opportunity to deepen the issues related to social research with particular reference to data analysis through the use of basic statistical techniques and the use of programs for the elaboration of data.

Expected learning outcomes

The student should be able to know the main methodologies and techniques of social research, the issues related to this theme, how to organize a survey and analyze the collected data.

Pre-requirements

No teaching is given as a prerequisite. A minimum of knowledge of the area of interest and a strong motivation are essential to achieve the objectives of teaching.

Contents

- The research process: problem identification, research phases, measurement
- The investigation process and its research methods: sampling, survey techniques, questionnaire preparation, interviews
- The process of data analysis and interpretation: coding, analysis and presentation of data, interpretation of results and reporting

Referral texts

P. Corbetta, Metodologie e tecniche della ricerca sociale, il Mulino, Bologna, 2014 (seconda edizione).
L. Bernardi (a cura di), Percorsi di Ricerca Sociale, Carocci, Roma, 2005.

Assessment methods

The examination for those attending will consist of the presentation and discussion of practical research work (by groups).
For those not attending the discussion will focus on the reference texts (it is recommended to agree with the teacher which chapters will be in particular required).

Teaching methods

Head lessons, seminars and workshops.

Teaching language

Italian

Type of exam

written and oral

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development

Definitive programme.

Last update of the programme: 14/11/2019