Ph.D. Network

5th International Research Workshop – “Methods for Ph.D.”

October 2-7, 2011
Akademie Sankelmark, Flensburg (Germany)
University of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg (Denmark)

For the fifth time Ph.D. students in the field of Social Sciences and Economics have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and experience in research on empirical data, including SOEP. The workshop language will be English. Interested parties from all countries are invited. The workshop is especially for those who need training in the process of choosing a topic, grounding the research idea in theory, as well as in gathering and analyzing data and presenting results in scientific contexts.

The workshop tackles these steps of Ph.D. research projects:

• gathering data through (un)structured interviews and analyzing standardized survey data (e.g., SOEP),
• using the computer for content analysis and as a statistical tool,
• writing a report and making presentations.

These steps will strengthen the cooperation in empirical research to boost and streamline ones project. For more information about the programme, see:

http://hermes.hsu-hh.de/doctoralstudy/irws/programme/

It is possible to obtain credits for the workshop under the European Credit Transfer System.

The workshop fee is 390 Euro. This includes all lectures, meals, and accommodations during the workshop (October 2-7, 2011). For more information about the registration procedure, see:

http://hermes.hsu-hh.de/doctoralstudy/irws/registration/

Organizers of the Workshop are: Helmut-Schmidt University – University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, University of Flensburg, the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP) at the DIW Berlin, University of Southern Denmark Campus Soenderborg, Leuphana University Lüneburg, University of Hamburg – Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and Faculty of Education Psychology and Human Movement.

Workshopfolder as PDF

GESIS-Summer School Survey Methodology

9-25 August 2012, Cologne, Germany

Objectives

Surveys are the main method of systematic data collection in the Social Sciences. Surveys provide empirical data for researchers to analyse, and are an important source of information for business, charities and policy makers. There are numerous types of surveys suited for different purposes. Given the variety and complexity of survey research, designing and conducting a survey that effectively and efficiently serves a specific purpose requires specialised expertise and skill (as well as a good team). The GESIS Summer School offers high quality training in state of the art techniques and methods of survey research. It aims to equip participants with essential skills in the design, planning, execution, documentation and quality assurance of surveys of households, individuals or organisations.

Further Information

Institution: see Organisers & Acknowledgements

Program of study: International Research Workshop

Lecturer: Miriam Wilhelm

Date:

03.10.2011, 14:00 – 17:30
04.10.2011, 14:00 – 17:30

Room: n.s.

Max. number of participants: 25

Semester periods per week: n.s.

Credit Points: 5 CP for participating in the whole IRWS

Language of instruction: English/German (depending on participants)

Contents:

In this course participants will learn to design, conduct and publish case studies. After the course participants:

• are knowledgeable about which type of research question are most appropriate for a case study approach,
• will be able to differentiate between different types of case studies,
• are familiar with the sampling logic,
• are knowledge about the typical pitfalls of conducting cases studies,
• are knowledgeable in writing up case studies for publications and addressing, typical critiques from reviewers.

The course will mainly be based on discussions of basic readings on case studies and “best practice“ examples that are provided on the learning platform in advance by the lecturer. In addition, participants will have the chance to discuss their own research design in class.

You have to register for the 5th International Research Workshop to participate in this course.

Institution: Helmut-Schmidt-Universität, Fakultät Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften

Studiengang: Doktorandenweiterbildung

Dozent/in: Verena Brenner (Selbstständige Trainerin) und Tatjana Reiber (HSU Hamburg)

Termin(e): 29. und 30.09.2011, 10.00 bis 18.00 Uhr

Raum: Mensa Gebäude, Raum 0008

Max. Teilnehmerzahl: 16 Personen

Semester-Wochen-Stunden: 2 TWS

Credit Points: k.A.

Unterrichtssprache: deutsch

Beschreibung:

Die Hochschullehre ist oftmals von dem Widerspruch geprägt, dass Selbständigkeit und Eigeninitiative in der akademischen Arbeit zwar als Kernkompetenzen gelten, viele der Lehrveranstaltungen inhaltlich und didaktisch jedoch stark auf die Vermittlung von Expertenwissen an eher passiv aufnehmende Lernende ausgerichtet sind. Ausgehend von Reflektionen zum eigenen Selbstverständnis und zu bisherigen Lehr- und Lernerfahrungen, lernen die Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer in diesem Workshop aktivierende Methoden zur Unterstützung von selbstgesteuertem Lernen kennen. Neben der Erprobung der Methoden und Gesprächstechniken, bietet die Veranstaltung die Gelegenheit, als schwierig empfundene Situationen und Konflikte anzusprechen und adäquate Handlungsmöglichkeiten zu entwickeln.

Bitte melden Sie sich für den Workshop bis zum 14.09.2011 über die Lernplattform Ilias an:
http://iliascluster.unibw-hamburg.de/ilias4/goto_unibw_crs_61160.html

Institution: Fakultät Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften, Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg

Studiengang: Doktorandenstudium

Dozent/in: Thomas Ebert (Universität Marburg)

Termin(e): 01.07.2011, 9:30 Uhr – 16:30 Uhr

Raum: H.1/2161 (EDV-Raum Fakultät WiSo)

Max. Teilnehmerzahl: 20

Semester-Wochen-Stunden: k.A.

Credit Points: k.A.

Unterrichtssprache: Deutsch

Beschreibung:
MaxQDA ist ein Computerprogramm, dass zur qualitativen Datenanalyse von Texten eingesetzt wird. Der Workshop bietet eine grundlegende Einführung in das Programm, seine Hauptfunktionen und Möglichkeiten der Textanalyse. Sie lernen die Grundfunktionen des Programms wie Vorbereitung und Import von Texten, grundlegende Analysestrategien und das Anlegen von Codes, Memos und Variablen kennen. Darüber hinaus wird – je nach Bedarf der Teilnehmenden – ein Fokus auf Analysestrategien und einfache und komplexe Textabfragen gelegt. Zum Abschluss werden die Diktionärs- und Inhaltsanalysemodul sowie Visualisierungen des Programm dargestellt.

Bitte melden Sie sich für den Workshop bis zum 15.06.2011 über die Lernplattform Ilias an:
http://iliascluster.unibw-hamburg.de/ilias3/goto_unibw_crs_43637.html

Institution: see Organisers & Acknowledgements

Program of study: International Research Workshop

Lecturer: Rafael Rucha (Leuphana University Lüneburg)

Date: 05.10.2011, 09:00 – 17:30

Room: n.s.

Max. number of participants: 25

Semester periods per week: n.s.

Credit Points: 5 CP for participating in the whole IRWS

Language of instruction: English/German (depending on participants)

Contents:

1. Potential Outcome Approach and the Fundamental Evaluation Problem
2. Parameters of Interest and Selection Bias
3. Propensity Score Matching
3.a. Assumptions
3.b. Propensity Score Estimation
3.c. Matching Algorithms
3.d. Evaluation of Matching
3.e. Effect Estimation
4. Further Topics:
4.a. Matching Combined with Other Methods
4.b. Sensitivity Analysis
4.c. Outlook

You have to register for the 5th International Research Workshop to participate in this course.

Institution: see Organisers & Acknowledgements

Program of study: International Research Workshop

Lecturer: Reinhard Schunck (Bielefeld University)

Date:

03.10.2011, 14:00 – 17:30
04.10.2011, 14:00 – 17:30
06.10.2011, 14:00 – 17:30

Room: n.s.

Max. number of participants: 25

Semester periods per week: n.s.

Credit Points: 5 CP for participating in the whole IRWS

Language of instruction: English/German (depending on participants)

Contents: n.s.

You have to register for the 5th International Research Workshop to participate in this course.

Institution: see Organisers & Acknowledgements

Program of study: International Research Workshop

Lecturer: Ralph Kattenbach (University of Hamburg) and Sandra Brunsbach (Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf)

Date:

03.10.2011, 09:00 – 12:30
04.10.2011, 09:00 – 12:30

Room: n.s.

Max. number of participants: 20

Semester periods per week: n.s.

Credit Points: 5 CP for participating in the whole IRWS

Language of instruction: English/German (depending on participants)

Contents:

The workshop will provide you with useful information regarding the processes of constructing and conducting a qualitative project and analyzing the resulting data. The whole process, ranging from theoretical considerations, conception, and the development of a guideline to sampling, data preparation and data evaluation will be discussed according to the needs of the participants. Useful hints for the practical implementation will be given for all stages of the research process. Additionally, individual and group exercises will help you designing and conducting interviews.

You have to register for the 5th International Research Workshop to participate in this course.

Institution: see Organisers & Acknowledgements

Program of study: International Research Workshop

Lecturer: Wenzel Matiaske (HSU Hamburg)

Date:

03.10.2011, 09:00 – 12:30
04.10.2011, 09:00 – 12:30
06.10.2011, 09:00 – 12:30
07.10.2011, 09:00 – 12:30

Room: n.s.

Max. number of participants: 20

Semester periods per week: n.s.

Credit Points: 5 CP for participating in the whole IRWS

Language of instruction: English/German (depending on participants)

Contents:

Starting with a basic level introduction to R and its concepts the course will cover typical problems arising in research using statistical tools. Focus will be on the tool R itself, not on the underlying statistics. Nevertheless procedures for descriptive statistics, regression, and multivariate analysis methods will be given in the examples. Following a ‘natural’ workflow for statisticians the course will cover reading (and cleaning) data, generating graphs and reports, defining functions for repetitive work and keeping research reproducible.

You have to register for the 5th International Research Workshop to participate in this course.

Institution: see Organisers & Acknowledgements

Program of study: International Research Workshop

Lecturer: Volker Müller-Benedict (University of Flensburg) and Katja Spanier (Hannover Medical School)

Date: 05.10.2011, 09:00 – 17:30

Room: n.s.

Max. number of participants: 20

Semester periods per week: n.s.

Credit Points: 5 CP for participating in the whole IRWS

Language of instruction: German

Contents:

Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a statistical methodology that takes a confirmatory approach to the analysis of a strucutral theory bearing on some phenomenon. Typically, the structural relations can be modeled pictorially to enable a clearer conceptualization of the theory under study. The course introduces into the basic concepts of SEM and into the program package AMOS, which is widely used to graph and to analyze strucutral models. Data of different social areas will be used as examples.

Preconditions: Basic knowledge of SPSS

You have to register for the 5th International Research Workshop to participate in this course.