Research Design in Social Data Science

Explore the emerging field of social data science, understanding its relevance in social research. This course delves into big data-driven approaches, addressing ethical challenges and key elements of research design. Learn from recent examples and projects in social data science. 

Advantages of using Research Design in Social Data Science

• Understand the interplay between empirical research, theory generation, and testing
• Define and formulate research problems, questions, and testable hypotheses
• Grasp the rationale for choosing qualitative or quantitative research methods, including mixed methods
• Recognize diverse forms of sampling, sampling error, and case selection
• Apply concepts of generalizability, validity, reliability, and replicability
• Navigate ethical aspects of social data science and implement ethical considerations