Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Quantitative Social Research Methods | ||
Code | SOCI247 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr P Campbell Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology Peter.Campbell@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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- To introduce students to the usage of quantitative data and methods in explaining the social world |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Assess the strengths and limitations of 'real-world' usage of quantitative data |
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(LO2) Assess claims made about the nature of the social world based on quantitative data and establish their quality |
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(LO3) Produce independent analysis based on a range of quantitative data sources |
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(LO4) Appropriately present quantitative data |
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(LO5) Use specialist statistical analysis software |
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(LO6) Appreciate the range of quantitative data available for social research |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Following instructions/protocols/procedures |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Communicating for audience |
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(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Media analysis |
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(S5) Time and project management - Personal organisation |
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(S6) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S7) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S8) Information skills - Critical reading |
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(S9) Information skills - Evaluation |
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(S10) Information skills - Information accessing:[Locating relevant information] [Identifying and evaluating information sources] |
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(S11) Skills in using technology - Using common applications (work processing, databases, spreadsheets etc.) |
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(S12) Numeracy/computational skills - Confidence/competence in measuring and using numbers |
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(S13) Numeracy/computational skills - Numerical methods |
Syllabus |
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- What can quantitative data tell us? |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar fully online delivery and assessment |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
11 |
7.5 |
14 |
32.5 | |||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 11
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90 mins X 1 totaling 7.5
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Private Study | 114 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 146.5 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 1,500 words | 50 | ||||
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 1,500 words | 50 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |