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:
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Multi-method and mixed methods research;
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Models of qualitative research;
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Ethnographic approaches;
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Challenges in survey research;
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Case study research.
Research methods, techniques, technology and tools
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Issues in questionnaire design;
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Cognitive interviews;
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Collecting sensitive information;
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Total survey error and total survey quality;
Datasets and data collections:
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Dataset specific sessions;
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Cross cultural surveys;
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Cross national surveys/research;
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Panel studies;
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Data archiving;
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Data dissemination and use of secondary data.