Grounded theory for qualitative methods; social network analysis for quantitative methods WSE-SO-SALV
Scope of topics:
1. Presentation of the lectures’ program Why deal with two such different methodological perspectives? The role of Theory-Method Packages (TMPs) in social research.
2. The Constructionist Grounded Theory as a methodological perspective
3. The empirical research process according to the Constructionist Grounded Theory: in detail
4. A practical application: analysis of an interview with Qualcoder
5. Orthodoxy and openness in (Constructionist) Grounded Theory
6. Introduction to Social Network Analysis
7. Introduction to network concepts and measures
8. Networks observation and data collection
9. Examples and applications
(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the student has basic knowledge of the Grounded Theory and Analysis of Social Networks, knows the role of the Theory-Method Packages (TMP) in social research and the main stages of research in the Constructionist Grounded Theory. The student knows what a social network is and give examples of it.
Skills: can apply the grounded theory in practice, can use the Qualcoder tool. The student is able to analyze specific problems and propose solutions using the methodology of Grounded Theory.
Competences: the student is able to supplement and improve his knowledge in the field of Grounded Theory and Analysis of Social Networks and understands the need to deepen his knowledge in this field.
Assessment criteria
presence and activity at lectures (brainstorming, round table discussion, continuous evaluation)
presence - 80%, activity and participation in discussions - 20%
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