300479 Case-based Methods (S) (WiSe 2022/2023)

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The aim of this course is to introduce and provide basic training for students in case-based meth- ods for social scientific research. Such methods encompass a wide array of single-case and small- N comparative case research designs, as well as techniques like qualitative comparative analysis (QCA). All of these methods (especially compared with many forms of statistical analysis) place great emphasis on cases. By covering a range of techniques, the course seeks to inform students about the diverse possibilities for case-based research, to pique their interest to learn more and develop expertise. More importantly, the course is designed to help students develop their own research work. Students considering the use of case-based methods for their theses will find the course a constructive forum for fine-tuning their research design. Our final class session will take the form of a workshop where students can get feedback on finer methodological points of their research.

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Students will benefit from familiarity the principles of social scientific research, such as concept formation and measurement, hypothesis testing, and theory building. But these components will be explained and clarified in the course, at least in so far as they apply to case-based research.

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30-M-Soz-M3a Soziologische Methoden a Seminar 1 Study requirement
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Seminar 2 Study requirement
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30-M-Soz-M3b Soziologische Methoden b Seminar 1 Study requirement
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30-M-Soz-M3c Soziologische Methoden c Seminar 1 Study requirement
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STUDY CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

--read assigned course materials and participate in seminar discussions

--Two discussion notes (individual assignment, each 1-2 single-spaced pages), one each from Part I and Part II of the course, submitted prior to the week's seminar
----The notes should summarise and evaluate recent (no earlier than 2000) journal articles that apply a case study (for Part I) and a QCA (for Part II) research design.
----The notes should also include at least three points/questions for discussion.

--One draft research design proposal (individual or two-person assignment, 1-2 single-spaced pages), submitted to instructor
----The draft proposal should outline the research question or puzzle (including defining any key concepts) and identify some relevant literature; it should state the population of cases and justify case(s) selection; it should identify sources of data; it should specify analytic techniques; and it should consider issues of internal and external validity.
----Students are encouraged to use this proposal to work through elements of their thesis research, if applicable.
----Deadline for submission: 2023-01-18

--Participate in the Research Workshop (Class 15), working further on your proposed research design and giving other students feedback on their proposals

EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

--Full proposal (3000-5000 words) for case study or QCA research project, on the basis of your draft research proposal or on a topic agreed with the instructor.
----Imagine that you are applying for employment in a research position or to an institution for funding to support your research. The research proposal is the centrepiece of your application. The proposal should cover all elements of the proposed research project as well as justifying the topic as relevant to theory, policy, and/or practice.
----Deadline for paper submission: 2023-03-03

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