The use of scientific methods and techniques is a prerequisite for doing science. Therefore, the aim of this course is to introduce students to research designs, quantitative and qualitative methods.
In addition to this goal, the following four goals are also achievable:
1. To provide students with a basic insight into the social determinants of knowledge production and the historical development of science;
2. To enable students to use scientific literature they encounter during their studies and the increasingly prevalent lifelong learning;
3. To enable students to approach social phenomena in a scientific manner;
4. To enable students to conduct independent scientific and professional research through the acquisition of basic research methods and techniques. The result should be that students are able to write high-quality seminar and final theses at all levels of the educational process.
1. On knowledge as theory and practice – different approaches; Science and social development;
2. The ethical dimension of the development and use of science, On the vocation of scientists in a knowledge society.
3. Definition of science; Classification of science; Tasks and characteristics of science)
4. Scientific research; Classification of scientific research.
5. Components of the scientific research process, Research ethics.
6. Measurement and measuring instruments.
7. Sampling; Basic concepts of sampling; Basic types of samples.
8. Research designs; Types of research designs, Correlational design, Longitudinal design, Experimental design.
9. Survey research.
10. Qualitative methods: Observation, In-depth (qualitative) interview, Case study, Focus groups, Online focus groups, 11. Delphi method, Content analysis.
12. Classification of scientific papers.
13. Structure of scientific and professional work.
14. Writing scientific and professional work.
15. Publishing scientific and professional work.
1. Compare the scientific approach to facts with the unscientific one.
2. Distinguish between scientific methods and techniques.
3. Analyze the applicability of certain methods to certain research subjects.
4. Recognize the stages in the research process
5. Analyze and compare research results
6. Apply parts of the work structure in writing a term paper, final paper, and long written assignments during the course of study.
7. Critically evaluate relevant literature
