Courses / Module

• Detail the major concepts and research techniques employed in the field of survey research methods.
• Appraise the merits and limits, including the ethical and political implications, of the survey research method approach to sociological research.
• Apply the principles and practices of survey research methodology to a specific research question on a social issue.
• Critically evaluate the contribution of survey research to the discipline of sociology and the study of society.

• 12 lecture hours

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): All marks are awarded through continuous assessment. This will include a number of assignments, which may be undertaken and/or written on an individual or group basis. Marks may also be awarded for attendance.

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: Where applicable, the following penalties apply. If coursework is submitted late, 10% will be deducted. No coursework will be accepted 14 calendar days after the deadline. These penalties will apply except upon presentation of a medical certificate covering the relevant period or in other extremely extenuating circumstances, which must be communicated to, and accepted by, the lecturer/tutor prior to, or immediately after, the relevant deadline.

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