Empirical Methods in Social Science Research and their Application to the Analysis of Environmental Issues in the Global South
Empirische Methoden in den Sozialwissenschaften am Beispiel der Untersuchung von Umweltfragen im Globalen Süden
6 CPWinterENno longer offered
Contents
• The use of theory • Ethics in social science research • Research questions and hypotheses • Basics of qualitative methods • Basics of quantitative methods
Learning outcomes
• Understanding of the main qualitative and quantitative methods in social science research • Ability to read and critically discuss empirical scientific studies that analyze the socio-economic impacts of environmental problems with a particular focus on climate change in the Global South
Assessment
• Written exam, 60 min (50%) • Oral presentation of one scientific paper and brief written summary, 15 min. (50%)
Literature (1)
- To be announced in class.
Remarks
Depending on the university regulations regarding the corona situation, the courses may be held online.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 18 Oct 2026Original