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- Specific skills: Knowledge and skills to plan and develop applied research in different areas of society. Knowledge of social science methodology and its basic techniques, fundamental for further advanced courses on the techniques and methodology. - General skills: Capacity for analysis and synthesis. Ability to relate knowledge of Sociology and related disciplines such as Political Science. Ability of organization and planning Ability to manage information

1. Introduction to the origins of social research 2. Primary and secondary sources 3. Qualitative techniques 4. Quantitative techniques 5. Research design: Formulation of the research question and hypotheses, operationalization of concepts, dimensions, and indicators 6. Types of questions, types of variables, and types of scales in quantitative research 7. Introduction to statistical analysis of survey data (descriptive, cross-tabulation, and correlations) 8. Sampling techniques (simple random, stratified, cluster, and multistage) 9. Introduction to using statistical analysis software (SPSS, STATA, and R)

The training activities will combine theoretical lectures, practical classes, individual and team independent work, and readings. The theoretical content presented in the lectures is actively developed through readings and class discussions. Some of the theoretical topics are studied through examples, cases, and various practical exercises, through which students become familiar with the effective use of social research techniques in Sociology. The practical classes work with data from surveys conducted by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), the Center for Sociological Research (CIS), or the European Social Survey (ESE). The survey data software SPSS is used as the primary analysis tool, although basic knowledge of the use of STATA and R is provided. Throughout the course, a survey is conducted from start to finish, from questionnaire design to the coding of the results in a database. One hour a week is reserved for tutoring students.