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103-0573-00L 4 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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Social Science Research for Urban Planning & Urban Studies: Quantitative & Qualitative Methods

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Michael Wicki, Dr. David Kostenwein
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:01

Abstract

This course explores research designs and methods as tools in urban planning and urban studies. Students will actively engage with quantitative and qualitative methods. A focus lies on active learning from examples that apply the discussed methods. In the end, students can create coherent research designs by formulating relevant research questions and assessing and discussing suitable methods.

Objective

Overarching learning objective: To create coherent research designs by formulating relevant research questions and assessing and discussing suitable methods. Specific objectives: - Know and critically assess urban research methods - Select, investigate, and learn to apply urban research methods - Interpret and discuss urban research projects by evaluating the applied research methods - Create coherent research designs

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
The semester grade is calculated based on the following assessments during the semester:- (Group-)presentation: 40%- Hand-in of a research design: 50%- Peer-review of other research designs: 10%- Draft of either a survey experiment and/or interview guidelines: pass/fail

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Social Science Research for Urban Planning & Urban Studies: Quantitative & Qualitative Methods
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HCP E 47.1)
2 h weekly

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