Level of education
Bachelor's degree
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Time of year
Spring
Description
This course is an introduction to quantitative research methods in the social sciences.
It focuses on the use of statistics and the definition of categories to describe the social world, as well as the objectification of representations.
It offers practical experience in using questionnaires by creating a questionnaire, administering it, and analyzing the results.
Objectives
Acquire quantitative survey tools and methods, including questionnaires.
Teaching hours
- CMLecture6 hours
- TutorialTutorials9 p.m.
Mandatory prerequisites
Training in quantitative methods in social sciences does not involve any particular mathematical difficulties. There are therefore no specific prerequisites, and students from different disciplines can participate.
Knowledge assessment
- Oral presentation
- Group report on a controversy related to water or the environment