Foundations of Social Research - Assoc. Prof. Aylin Topal

Explore the foundations of social research through a comprehensive lecture series covering critical realism, research strategies, and methodological approaches. Delve into the principles of critical realism across three chapters, examining its philosophical underpinnings and applications in social science. Investigate case studies and comparative research methods, learning how to design effective research strategies. Develop skills in conducting literature reviews, crafting research designs, and formulating research proposals. Gain insights into experimental methods and their role in social research. Enhance your understanding of social research methodologies and their practical implementation in academic and professional contexts.

CRITICAL REALISM CHAPTER 1.
CRITICAL REALISM CHAPTER 2.
CRITICAL REALISM CHAPTER 3.
RESEARCH STRATEGIES: CASE AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES CHAPTER 1.
RESEARCH STRATEGIES: CASE AND COMPARATİVE STUDIES CHAPTER 2.
LITERATURE REVIEW.
RESEARCH DESIGN.
RESEARCH PROPOSAL.
CRITICAL REALISM.
EXPERIMENTS.