Course content: I. Statistical methods for Social Sciences The aim of this class is to enable students to use the main statistical tools used in social sciences along with spreadsheets and data base software: 1. Statistical data (Collection, presentation, calculating the parameters) 2. Estimators (Estimating the usual parameters, confidence intervals) 3. Hypothesis testing (The different types of error, the chi-squared test) 4. Linear regression 5. Applied methods: Excel spreadsheet, Access data base software II. An introduction to quantitative research methodology The objective of this class is to raise awareness of quantitative research methodology among students. Processing methodological and theoretical basis of empirical research. During the semester, students will carry out their own survey (questionnaires). Marking will be based on presentation of ongoing research and dossier. 1. Introduction: empirical research in the humanities and social sciences: quantitative and qualitative approaches (epistemology, position, hypotheses and theories). 2. Quantitative methodology: data collection based on research question (theoretical bases, hypotheses, approaches, scales, index.). 3. Quantitative research methodology: quality criteria, types of investigation, samples. 4. Quantitative methodology: standardized investigations, construction of a questionnaire. 5. Quantitative measures: statistics (descriptive and inferential). 6. Preparation of a questionnaire: carrying out a survey, design, type of questionnaire. 7. Preparation of a questionnaire: types of questions, objectives, order of questions, effects. 8. State of the research: presentation of questionnaires, idées, discussion, adaptations. 9. From collection to exploitation of data: documentation, databases, assessment. 10. Presentation of surveys: construction, design, database, analysis, validity.
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Balnaves, M., Caputi, P. Introduction to quantitative research methods: an investigative approach. London: Sage publications, 2001.
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Dépelteau, F. La démarche d?une recherche en sciences humaines. De la question de départ ? la communication des résultats.. Bruxelles : Éditions de Boeck s.a., 2003.
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Huot, R. Méthodes quantitatives pour les sciences humaines.. Saint-Nicolas (Québec) : Les Presses de l?Université Laval, 2003.
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