Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

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About this course: This course is intended as a first step for learners who seek to become producers of social science research. It is organized as an introduction to the design and execution of a research study. It introduces the key elements of a proposal for a research study, and explains the role of each. It reviews the major types of qualitative and quantitative data used in social science research, and then introduces some of the most important sources of existing data available freely or by application, worldwide and for China. The course offers an overview of basic principles in the design of surveys, including a brief introduction to sampling. Basic techniques for quantitative …

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About this course: This course is intended as a first step for learners who seek to become producers of social science research. It is organized as an introduction to the design and execution of a research study. It introduces the key elements of a proposal for a research study, and explains the role of each. It reviews the major types of qualitative and quantitative data used in social science research, and then introduces some of the most important sources of existing data available freely or by application, worldwide and for China. The course offers an overview of basic principles in the design of surveys, including a brief introduction to sampling. Basic techniques for quantitative analysis are also introduced, along with a review of common challenges that arise in the interpretation of results. Professional and ethical issues that often arise in the conduct of research are also discussed. The course concludes with an introduction to the options for further study available to the interested student, and an overview of the key steps involved in selecting postgraduate programs and applying for admission. Learners who complete the course will be able to make an informed decision about whether to pursue advanced studies, and should be adequately prepared to write an application for postgraduate study that exhibits basic understanding of key aspects of social science research paradigms and methodologies. Explore the big questions in social science and learn how you can be a producer of social science research. Course Overview video: https://youtu.be/QuMOAlwhpvU Part 1 should be completed before taking this course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-science-study-chinese-society

Who is this class for: Advanced undergraduates or college graduates without a background in social science who seek a basic understanding of the relevant disciplines’ concerns, methodologies, and challenges. It is especially aimed at anyone interested in applying to a social science postgraduate program but whose original training was in a different discipline, and seeks an understanding that will help them select among programs and write an application that exhibits understanding of basic principles and paradigms. The course may also be useful to students enrolled in an introductory social science research methods class as a complement to lectures and readings.

Created by:  The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Taught by:  Cameron Campbell, Professor of Social Science

    Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science
Level Beginner Commitment 1-2 hours per week Language English How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. Coursework

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Designing a Study
Welcome to Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2! Part 2 focuses on being a PRODUCER of Social Science Research. Take some time to review the course overview, assignments for this course and say hello in the discussion forum.


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  1. Video: Course overview
  2. Reading: Assignments and grading
  3. Reading: Suggested Reading List (Optional)
  4. Discussion Prompt: Meet and greet!
  5. Video: 1.1 Designing a Study
  6. Video: 1.2 The Research Proposal
  7. Video: 1.3 Aims
  8. Video: 1.4 Impact and Significance
  9. Video: 1.5 Background-Literature Review
  10. Video: 1.6 Methodology
  11. Video: 1.7 Data
  12. Video: 1.8 Summary
  13. Discussion Prompt: Interest in social science
  14. Reading: Week 1 General Reading List
  15. Reading: Week 1 Designing a study

Graded: Week 1 Designing a study

WEEK 2


Evidence
Week 2 will discuss the kind sources social scientists use for research. By the end of this week, you should be able to identify some of these major sources and perhaps pinpoint some sources that can be used in your own study.


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  1. Video: 2.1 Evidence
  2. Video: 2.2 Survey data
  3. Video: 2.3 Public data
  4. Video: 2.4. Administrative and archival microdata
  5. Video: 2.5. Multi-generational microdata
  6. Video: 2.6 Aggregated data
  7. Video: 2.7 Sources of aggregated data
  8. Video: 2.8 Qualitative sources
  9. Video: 2.9 New sources
  10. Video: 2.10 Summary
  11. Discussion Prompt: Evidence
  12. Reading: Week 2 Evidence

Graded: Week 2 Evidence

WEEK 3


Sampling
By the end of Week 3, you should be able to understand why RANDOM SAMPLING is important in a survey, outline the most common approaches to sampling and discuss key considerations when choosing a sampling strategy for your study.


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  1. Video: 3.1. Overview: Sampling
  2. Video: 3.2. Surveys and sampling
  3. Video: 3.3. Probability sampling
  4. Video: 3.4. Clustered sampling
  5. Video: 3.5. Stratification, oversampling
  6. Video: 3.6. Respondent-driven sampling
  7. Video: 3.7(a) Conducting a survey - Preparation
  8. Video: 3.7(b) Conducting a survey - Designing a Questionnaire
  9. Video: 3.8. Response rates and follow-up
  10. Video: 3.9. Summary
  11. Discussion Prompt: Sampling
  12. Reading: Week 3 Sampling

Graded: Week 3 Sampling

WEEK 4


Public Data for China
Week 4 discusses major sources of public data available to you. By the end of this week you should be able to describe the opportunities as well as the challenges associated with using publicly available survey data.


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  1. Video: 4.1. Overview: Public data for China
  2. Video: 4.2. China General Social Survey
  3. Video: 4.3. China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey
  4. Video: 4.4. China Family Panel Studies
  5. Video: 4.5. China Health and Nutrition Survey
  6. Video: 4.6. The China Multigenerational Panel Datasets (CMGPD)
  7. Video: 4.7. Other major datasets
  8. Video: 4.8. Summary
  9. Discussion Prompt: Public Data for China
  10. Reading: Week 4 Public Data for China

Graded: Week 4 Public Data for China

WEEK 5


Quantitative Analysis
Week 5 will give you a taste of the basic methods for quantitative analysis. From there you should be able to identify key issues when interpreting results and discuss implications for research. This is also the research proposal peer assignment week.


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  1. Video: 5.1 Overview: Quantitative Analysis
  2. Video: 5.2 Tabulations
  3. Video: 5.3a Correlation and regression I
  4. Video: 5.3b Correlation and regression II
  5. Video: 5.4 Regression to the mean
  6. Video: 5.5 Statistical significance
  7. Video: 5.6 Type I errors
  8. Video: 5.7 Type II errors
  9. Video: 5.8 Summary Quantitative Analysis
  10. Discussion Prompt: Quantitative Analysis
  11. Reading: Week 5 Quantitative Analysis

Graded: Week 5 Research Proposal

WEEK 6


Research and Professional Ethics
By the end of this week you should be able to describe major ethical and professional concerns in social science research.


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  1. Video: 6.1 Overview of research and professional ethics
  2. Video: 6.2 The protection of subjects
  3. Video: 6.3 Consent
  4. Video: 6.4 Confidentiality
  5. Video: 6.5 International research
  6. Video: 6.6 Research funding and publication
  7. Video: 6.7 Data sharing
  8. Video: 6.8 Mentor/student relationship
  9. Video: 6.9 Summary: Research and professional ethics
  10. Discussion Prompt: Research and professional ethics
  11. Reading: Week 6 Research and professional ethics

Graded: Week 6 Research and professional ethics

WEEK 7


Where to go from here
Welcome to the last week of Part 2! By the end of this week you should be able to be aware of the options you have for further study in social science research and know the steps to move forward in the application process for advanced training.


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  1. Video: 7.1 Overview - where to go from here
  2. Video: 7.2 Options for advanced study in social science
  3. Video: 7.3 Choosing a PG program
  4. Video: 7.4 Writing the personal statement
  5. Video: 7.5 Research proposals and writing samples
  6. Video: 7.6 Recommendation letters
  7. Video: 7.7 Summary - where to go from here
  8. Discussion Prompt: Where to go from here
  9. Reading: Week 7 Where to go from here

Graded: Week 7 Where to go from here

WEEK 8


Final exam
You've reached the final exam week! Complete the final exam and the post-course survey. Your feedback can help us improve the course. Thank you for being a part of this course and good luck for your pursuit of advanced studies in social science research!


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  1. Video: Part 2: Concluding remarks
  2. Practice Quiz: Post-course survey

Graded: Final Exam
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