Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences (SZF_199)

The study course aims to promote students’ understanding of the main qualitative and quantitative research methods in social sciences to be able to critically evaluate and apply the acquired knowledge to different types of research. Students will learn the main qualitative and quantitative methods (and their common characteristics) as well as the mixed methods approach. During the course, students will develop skills to analyze, understand, interpret, and distinguish qualitative and quantitative scientific evidence, as well as acquire essential competencies in the development of qualitative and quantitative research designs.