Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Kaminski Dan;
Language
French
Main themes
The methodology is a critical study of the research techniques employed in the human sciences. The course includes three parts. An epistemological part covers the evolution of knowledge on the scientific approach. This part of the course focuses on the typology of scientific approaches:
- positivism versus constructivism;
- issues for research in human sciences and in criminology;
- policy distinctions in criminology research;
- compilation methods involving privileged data in criminology.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Thanks to the elements provided in the course, the student must be capable of posing the necessary questions preliminary to the formulation and the execution of a research project (such as a dissertation, for example). These elements must also enable the student to adopt a critical attitude to research, attitude which he is called upon to develop and exercise in his reading and research. |
Content
A general methodology part covers cross-disciplinary issues prerequisite to any data compilation and analysis. The inductive and deductive approaches to research are discussed, as are the selection of units for observation (definition of the field of analysis and sampling) and validity (external and internal validity and triangulation).
A special methdology part covers techniques of data compilation and analysis widely used in criminology; initiation involves illustration of criminology research.
The pratical exercises lead the student to select a personal research project and thus to experiment with ways of resolving epistemological, logical and ethical problems posed by every research project.
A special methdology part covers techniques of data compilation and analysis widely used in criminology; initiation involves illustration of criminology research.
The pratical exercises lead the student to select a personal research project and thus to experiment with ways of resolving epistemological, logical and ethical problems posed by every research project.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Practical exercises are conducted by series to supplement the lectures. The exercises cover the stages of a research project.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
oral exam
Teaching materials
- Van Campenhoudt L., Marquet J. et Quivy R., Manuel de recheche en sciences sociales, Paris, Dunod
Faculty or entity
ECRI
