This course provides students with in-depth knowledge about planning, conducting and reporting an empirical research project. In groups, students conduct a research project combining quantitative and qualitative methods. The focus is on the practical application of the methods introduced in the summer semester within the framework of a mixed-methods design. Further, in-depth methodological, theoretical and scientific-theoretical questions are discussed. Thematically, the content depends on the interests of the students.

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Develop a research question
• Design a mixed methods research project
• Select the methodology based on their research purpose.
• Combine qualitative and quantitative methods fruitfully
• Coordinate phases of a research process
• Write a report on a research project
• Distinguish between different forms of presentation of scientific results
• Link the results of scientific projects to the state of the art

Lectures, discussions, student presentations, coaching, feedback

Students are expected to:

1. Participate in all courses

2. Complete qualitative and quantitative group presentations

3. Participate in the group project: Mixed methods research project

Grading is based on your contributions:

1. In-class contribution    10 points (individual)
2. Exposé   10 points (group)
3. Implementation of the research project and  regular reporting of progress    30 points (group)
4. Quantitative paper presentation     5 points (group)
5. Qualitative paper presentation       5 points (group)
6. Final presentation of your mixed methods research project   10 points (group)
7. Report on your mixed methods research project    30 points (group)

Overall, 100 points can be reached. Minimum points for each grade are as follows:
 

      5    -
      4    61
      3    71
      2    81
      1    91