Indicative themes/initial ideas for sessions within each theme. These are not exhaustive but rather, indicative. We welcome sessions on any area of social science methodology.

Research paradigms and designs:

• Multi-method and mixed methods research;

• Models of qualitative research;

• Ethnographic approaches;

• Challenges in survey research;

• Case study research.

Research methods and techniques:

• Issues in questionnaire design;

• Cognitive interviews;

• Collecting sensitive information;

• Total survey error and total survey quality;

Research technology and tools:

• Using open source software in survey research;

• Data visualisation tools;

• Software use and developments;

• Data management and analysis tools;

Datasets, data collections and data archiving:

• Dataset specific sessions;

• Cross national surveys/research;

• Panel studies;

• Data dissemination and use of secondary data.