Quantitative Research Methods
- Survey ResearchSpeaker
Professor Ting Kwok Fai
Professor, Department of Sociology
Designed for
Postgraduate students of all disciplines.
Objectives
Introduce the practice of survey research.
Structure
2.5 hour lecture
Brief Description
This seminar is a brief introduction on the practical issues of survey research. Discussion will focus on the basic features of survey studies and their common pitfalls. The presentation emphasizes the importance of preparation work before conducting the survey, particularly on the conceptualization of the research questions. Implications of sampling procedures on valid inferences and the sample size issue will also be discussed. Finally, the talk will cover selected issues on questionnaire design and statistical analysis. Discussions will be supplemented with examples.
Schedule
Date
20 Oct 2011 (Thu)
Time
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue
Room UG03, Chen Kou Bun Building
Medium of Instruction: English
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