Survey Research
This seminar provides an overview of the whole process of a survey research project, including survey design, implementation, and statistical analyses. Students will learn theoretical foundations as well as practical application of statistical methods, which provide them the knowledge to conduct and analyze survey results by using statistical software, such as R.
Qualifications aims:
The seminar should prepare students to conduct empirical research projects, e.g. as part of a master thesis, according to scientific standards.
News:
- Important: The application deadline for the seminar in WS24/25 is 15.10.2024.
- To apply for a spot in the Survey Research Seminar, please send the filled out application form (see below), your CV (Lebenslauf) and grade overview (FlexNow transcript is sufficient) to shanzi.xue@uni-goettingen.de
- This is a hybrid course, including video lectures and in-person sessions. Watching the relevant video lectures before each session is essential to meaningfully participate in this course.
Download the application form for Survey Research Winter Semester 2024/2025
Course type: Seminar |
2 SWS |
Exam: Presentation (approx. 20 min.): 20% Seminar Paper (5000-8000 words): 80% |
6 C |
Exam requirements: To pass the course, students have to write a seminar paper and give a final presentation. They have to demonstrate that they are able to systematically apply their knowledge of survey research methods. |
Workload: Attendance: 28 hours Self-study: 152 hours |
Entrance requirements: None |
Recommended prerequisites: Basic statistical knowledge and basic understanding of R Programming |
Language: English | Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Dr. Fabian J. Froese |
Cycle: Every winter semester |
Term: 1 Semester |
Max. students: 20 | Recommended semester: 1-3 |