Epistemology of Social Sciences Course
This course deepens understanding of knowledge construction in social sciences. Participants learn to assess evidence, identify bias and misinformation, address ethics and power dynamics, and create rigorous research frameworks for real-world humanities issues. It equips learners with tools to evaluate claims, design studies, and communicate findings effectively, ensuring transparent and credible social research on complex topics.
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides practical tools to assess knowledge claims, recognise bias, and handle conflicting evidence in social sciences. Key theories of method and justification are explored, alongside analysis of power, ethics, and comparisons of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Learners conclude by developing a clear epistemological framework for conducting rigorous, transparent, and credible research on intricate social matters.
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Develop skills
- Evaluate evidence by judging validity, causality, bias, and uncertainty in studies.
- Detect misinformation by spotting fallacies, framing tricks, and weak public claims quickly.
- Design robust studies by mixing methods, planning validity checks, and reducing research bias.
- Communicate complexity by explaining uncertainty and probabilistic results to lay audiences.
- Build epistemic frameworks by setting standards, protocols, and ethics for social research.
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