1. komponenta

Lecture type	Total
Practicum	20

* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)

Practical application of theoretical knowledge of sociological methodology; training of students for developing skills to adequately detect, diagnose and identify the conditions, circumstances and limits of researches of society; development of the skills for individual preparation and implementation of sociological research with a focus on construction of research instrument and selection of research sample.

1. Define variables and indicators relevant to the subject of research
2. Construct a questionnaire (or other measuring instrument)
3. Distinguish between different types of scales, and construct the same (depending on the case studies and the population being researched)
4. Develop an appropriate protocol
5. Define researched population and its characteristics and determine the research sample
6. Identify and anticipate possible difficulties in the field

1. The Basics of Social Research, Babbie, E., Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2011.
2. Researching Social Life, Gilbert, N. (ed.), SAGE Publications., 2008.
3. Perspectives in Social Research Methods and Analysis. A Reader for Sociology., Lune, H.; Pumar, E. S.; Koppel, R. (eds.), SAGE Publications., 2010.
4. Constructing Social Research. The Unity and Diversity of Method., Ragin, C. C.; Amoroso, L. M., SAGE Publications., 2011.
5. Ljudski kapital kao razvojni faktor: sociološko istraživanje u Hrvatskoj. Split: Redak., Leburić, A.; Afrić, V. ; Šuljug Vučica, Z., Redak, 2009.

Mandatory course - Regular studij - Sociology