85614 - Laboratory Of Social Research Methodology (B) (A-L)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the workshop the student has the basic knowledge of the monovariate and bivariate statistical analysis and develops the skills to use the SPSS statistical package. In particular, the student will be able to: - independently set up the collection of data using questionnaires; - run applications with SPSS; - describe and analyze the collected data.

Course contents

The laboratory focuses on the application of basic knowledge of monovariate and bivariate statistical analysis and develops the skills to use the SPSS statistical package. In particular, the laboratory includes a series of exercises based on the description and analysis of Reports of National and International databases and introduces students to the SPSS software.

Readings/Bibliography

Being a laboratory activity that confers an “eligibility”, the study of written texts is not required.

For those who are totally unfamiliar with the basic notions of social research and monovariate and bivariate statistical analysis, it is suggested to read a manual (handbook) of social research methodology.

Teaching methods

During the lessons will be used databases and software for statistical analysis. The active participation of the student in the laboratory activity will be encouraged.

Assessment methods

As indicated in the Educational Regulations of the Course of Study, the laboratory is obliged to attend. To certify the actual participation of the students in the lessons, the teacher will collect the signatures of those present at each meeting. In order to achieve eligibility, the student must attend at least 70% of the lessons.

The laboratory does not assign a final vote. At the end of the course the student will be able to obtain a “qualification”. The verification of the preparation and skills acquired during the laboratory activities will take place in written form.

Teaching tools

Computer and Statistical Software

Office hours

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