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Methodology of Research in Social Work |
Social Work - 3. semester |
10.0 | 31687 |
Lecturer in charge | Consultations | Location |
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prof. dr. sc. Ivan Rimac | Nazorova 51, room 14 | |
izv. prof. dr. sc. Jelena Ogresta | Nazorova 51, room 19 |
Lecturer | Consultations | Location |
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dr. sc. Lea Skokandić (Lectures) | Nazorova 51, room 16C |
Literature |
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REQUIRED: Milas, G.; Metode istraživanja u psihologiji i drugim društvenim znanostima.; Naklada Slap (2009), str |
REQUIRED: Galešić, M.; Anketna istraživanja putem Interneta: Mogući izvori pogrešaka; Društvena istraživanja, 14(1-2), (2005), str. 297-320 |
REQUIRED: Ajduković, M., Kolesarić, V.; Etički kodeks istraživanja s djecom; Vijeće za djecu Vlade Republike Hrvatske, Državni zavod za zaštitu obitelji, materinstva i mladeži. (2003), str |
RECOMMENDED: Marczyk, G., DeMatteo, D., Festinger, D.; Essentials of Research Design and Methodology.; John Wiley Sons (2005), str |
RECOMMENDED: Petz, B., Kolesarić, V., Ivanec, D.; Petzova statistika; Naklada Slap. (2012), str |
RECOMMENDED: Oliver, P.; The student's guide to research ethics; McGraw-Hill Education (2010), str |
Description |
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The aim of the course is to introduce students to basic research methods of in social sciences on the theoretical and practical levels. The lectures cover the following topics: scientific and non-scientific approach, the role of theory, definition of the empiric and the role of scientific methodology, positivistic paradigm of quantitative approach, measurement, techniques of quantitative observation and survey method; epistemological and methodological foundations of the causal proof through experiment, as well as methodology of classic, factorial and pseudo-experimental model. Through practical work students outline and conduct empirical research project using quantitative approach. Students propose empirical research based on knowledge acquired through lectures and relevant literature. Separate phases of research project are conducted, documented and described through individual and group assignments in practical training. Course grade is based upon evaluation of students activities regarding individual and group assignments which include separate phases of their research project, as well as written midterm examination. Course description - Science and other forms of cognition. Characteristic of scientific explanation - Scientific theory. Elements of scientific theory - Constructing explanations as a research process. Social constructivism. - Quantitative approach. Paradigm, measurement and operationalization - Correlation research. - Data collection - Probabilistic sampling and propositions of statistical inference - The role of statistics and models of statistical proof - Epistemological and methodological foundations of causal proof. - Classic experiment, independent and dependent variable, experimental control - Quasi-experimental research - Research ethics |
Exam dates |
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05. 06. 2023.
26. 06. 2023.
10. 07. 2023.
29. 08. 2023.
12. 09. 2023.
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