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Advanced Computational MethodsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how to analyze large datasets — in particular text and network data — with Python. By the end you can collect, clean, transform and analyze data with standard libraries; moreover you will apply basic statistics, visualization and machine learning methods to your own research questions.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86050Advanced Methods for Measurement and Modeling of Choice BehaviorNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how to measure and analyze people’s behavior toward mobility policies using surveys, stated-choice experiments, and econometric models. In the end you will be able to design your own surveys with discrete choice experiments, collect data, and analyze them with discrete choice models to derive policy-relevant conclusions.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86608Cross-Cultural Qualitative Research in Global HealthNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will acquire practical skills for qualitative field research in international health scenarios. You will design culturally adapted interview and focus group instruments, conduct interviews and focus groups (also with interpreters), transcribe data and analyze qualitatively, and communicate research findings to target audiences.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86123Methods of Social Network AnalysisNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn methods of social network analysis and apply them. In the end you can collect, preprocess, visualize and analyze network data using suitable methods and implement these analyses with Python.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86055Qualitative InterviewsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn different approaches to qualitative interviewing, their advantages and disadvantages, and their epistemological foundations. You will practice planning, conducting, and transcribing interviews, analyze transcripts and present the results — also with regard to ethical questions, reflexivity, and your own position as researcher.3 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86098
14 more in Elective Area in MethodsThinking Like a Political Scientist: From Research Puzzles to Rigorous InquiryNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how to translate real empirical or theoretical questions into clearly bounded social science research questions and develop stringent, well-founded research designs. In the end you will be able to formulate research questions, sharpen central concepts, build analytical frameworks, and justify methodological and epistemological foundations of your approach and present them in writing.6 ECTSruns this semesterSOT86113Advanced Quantitative MethodsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn advanced quantitative methods that go beyond the classic linear regression model. The module explains consequences of violations of OLS assumptions, introduces maximum-likelihood estimation, and applies these methods to binary, ordinal and count data (e.g., Logit/Probit, Ordered Logit/Probit, Poisson/Negative Binomial). By the end you can apply these models independently and interpret the results.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86901Analyzing Text Data: From Basics to Advanced TechniquesNo ratings for this module yet.The module teaches techniques for analyzing text data from the basics to modern methods. You will learn to prepare and present texts, apply classical and modern methods such as classification, topic modeling, sentiment analysis as well as transformer and large language models in practice. In the end you will be able to implement text analyses in Python on real datasets and derive insights from them.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86069Computational MethodsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn the fundamentals of computational methods for analyzing large data sets in the social sciences. In the end you will be able to evaluate central methods, plan simple computational social science projects yourself, and collect, process, analyze, and report political data computergestützt.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL40300Deep Learning Demystified: Hands-on Deep Learning for Non-CS MajorsNo ratings for this module yet.You will gain a practice-oriented understanding of Deep Learning with a focus on Computer Vision, neural networks, convolution operations and backpropagation. In the end you will be able to implement basic deep-learning projects, use frameworks such as TensorFlow/Keras/PyTorch, and assess societal and ethical implications.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86086Global Policy Evaluation: Methods and ApplicationsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn quantitative methods for evaluating and applying policy measures. The module focuses on causal identification, evaluation of econometric models, and practical application in R. In the end you can assess, apply, and communicate the conclusions of various evaluation procedures critically.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86152Introduction to Research Design in the Social SciencesNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn how to systematically plan a research project in the social sciences and draft it as a master's thesis. In the end you will be able to formulate a clear research question, select appropriate theories, concepts and measurements, and design a suitable research design (qualitative or quantitative) for your master's thesis.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86814Network Analysis - IntroductionNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn to systematically analyze networks — theoretically as well as practically. In the end you will be able to plan network analyses, collect datasets, visualize and evaluate them with suitable methods, interpret findings, and present them in small projects.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86078Policy Analysis in the Age of Language ModellingNo ratings for this module yet.You learn how political research is transformed by computer-assisted methods, with a focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) for the analysis of policy processes. In the end you will be able to explain central theories of the policy process, reflect on their methodological foundations, apply selected NLP techniques to large policy-text datasets, and assess their theoretical implications.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86130Project Week: AI, Society, and GovernanceNo ratings for this module yet.You engage with the interplay of Artificial Intelligence, society and governance from a social science perspective. You will learn how AI changes social and economic processes, how to use AI tools for social science research, and how to critically evaluate and audit models.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86089Public Opinion Research MethodsNo ratings for this module yet.You will learn methods and practice of opinion research, with a focus on the methodological lifecycle of surveys: research design, sampling, question formulation, data collection and analysis. In the end you will be able to locate, process and analyze survey data using quantitative methods, as well as interpret and present research results scientifically.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86131Qualitative MethodsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn the basics of qualitative and comparative research methods and practice applying research designs in a hands-on way. In the end you will be able to formulate research questions, develop concepts, justify case selection, and use methods such as process tracing or case studies for independent empirical investigations.6 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86402Quantitative MethodsNo ratings for this module yet.You learn to systematically analyze quantitative data and interpret results from data sets. In the end you will be able to apply descriptive statistics, regression, probability, sampling, correlation and inferential statistical methods, perform analyses in R, and present results.6 ECTSno date this semesterPOL63100Telling Stories with R and Data VisualizationsNo ratings for this module yet.In this module you will learn to create meaningful graphical representations of social and political data with R and ggplot2. By the end you will be able to visualize different data types, obtain insights, and communicate visually in a comprehensible way – for example time series, heatmaps, model outputs and interactions.3 ECTSno date this semesterSOT86603
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