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I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Course name
EMPIRICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Course code
BMEGT43A212
Course type
class
Kurzustípusok és óraszámok
Type
Lessons
Lecture
1
Practice
1
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
exam
Number of credits
3
Course leader
Name
Dr. Janky Béla
Position
associate professor
Email adress
janky.bela@gtk.bme.hu
Organizational unit for the subject

Department of Sociology and Communication

Subject website
https://edu.gtk.bme.hu
Language of teaching
magyar - HU
Curriculum role of the subject, recommended semester

Programme: Kommunikáció és médiatudomány alapszak - kötelező tárgyak 2018-tól

Subject Role: Kötelező

Recommended semester: 4

Pre-requisites
strong
None
weak
None
paralell
None
exclusive
None
A tantárgyleírás érvényessége
Approved by the Faculty Board of Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Decree No: 580251/13/2023 registration number. Valid from: 29.03.2023.

Objectives

The aim of the subject is to introduce communication studies students to relevant methods of interpreting and analysing data on social phenomena.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge
  1. Solid knowledge of the conceptualization for studying social processes
  2. Solid knowledge of conceptualization for studying communication and media phenomena
  3. Basic knowledge of social science methodologies.
Ability
  1. Research skills
  2. Analytical skills
  3. Reliable use of professional language.
Attitude
  1. Presence from social science egocentrism in social science fields
  2. Presence from social science egocentrism in other disciplinara fields
  3. Critical openness to innovation.
Autonomy and responsibility
  1. Adoption and enforcement of professional standards
  2. Independence
  3. Proficiency in professional communication both in oral and written form.

Methodology of teaching

Lectures, practise, home work.

Materials supporting learning

  • Janky Béla. Empirikus kutatásmódszertan. Óravázlatok
  • Massey, D. S., & Tourangeau, R. (2013). Introduction: New challenges to social measurement. The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 645(1), 6-22.
  • Young, N. S., Ioannidis, J. P., & Al-Ubaydli, O. (2008). Why current publication practices may distort science. PLoS medicine, 5(10), e201.

General Rules

The assessment of the learning outcomes formulated in point 2.2 is based on the work performed during the semester.

Performance evaluation methods

Írásbeli órai Zárthelyi dolgozat, otthoni írásos feladat

Proportion of performance evaluations performed during the diligence period in the rating

  • házi feladatok : 25
  • órai írásbeli feladatok: 25
  • összesen: 50

Proportion of examination elements in the rating

  • írásbeli vizsga: 50

The condition for obtaining the signature, validity of the signature

Előadások rendszeres látogatása

Grading

%
Excellent 90
Very good 80–89
Good 70–79
Satisfactory 60–69
Pass 50-59
Fail < 50

Correction and retake

Retake and make-up test options are defined by the valid regulations of the University’s Code on Education and Examination.

Study work required to complete the course

Work type Amount of work hours
classes 28
preparation for classes 15
homeworks 20
reading 15
preparation for exam 12
total 90

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Topics discussed during the semester

Meglévő adatok és kutatási eredmények keresése --- Speciális kérdőíves kérdezési technikák --- Kvantitatív szövegelemzési módszerek és szoftverek --- Szövegek és képek kvalitatív elemzése --- Csoportos szóbeli kérdezési technikák 5. Csoportos kérdezési technikák

Topics of lectures
1. -

Lecturers participating in teaching

Name Rank Contact
Boros István óraadó oktató
Schlemmer Éva óraadó oktató
Szabó Gabriella óraadó oktató

Approval and validity of subject requirements