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Research Design in Social Data Science
Explore the emerging field of social data science, understanding its relevance in social research. This course delves into big data-driven approaches, addressing ethical challenges and key elements of research design. Learn from recent examples and projects in social data science.
Advantages of using Research Design in Social Data Science
- Understand the interplay between empirical research, theory generation, and testing
- Define and formulate research problems, questions, and testable hypotheses
- Grasp the rationale for choosing qualitative or quantitative research methods, including mixed methods
- Recognize diverse forms of sampling, sampling error, and case selection
- Apply concepts of generalizability, validity, reliability, and replicability
- Navigate ethical aspects of social data science and implement ethical considerations
Language:
English
Time to Complete:
6 hours