Sciences and techniques of social work

Students should be able to apply the acquired knowledge to set up a research plan and address issues related to: - formulation of hypotheses; - validity and reliability; - sampling; - encoding and tabulation of data; - data processing; - interpretation and presentation of results.

Logical and epistemological principles of sociological methodology are indispensable.

- Marradi A. (2007), Metodologia delle scienze sociali, Bologna, Il Mulino (chapters IV to IX) - Cannavò L. Frudà L. (a cura di), (2007) Ricerca sociale. Tecniche speciali di rilevazione, trattamento e analisi, Roma, Carocci (chapters 4 to 6) - Losito G. (2004), L’intervista nella ricerca sociale, Roma-Bari, Editori Laterza

In addition to frontal teaching, classroom exercises and self-employment projects are to be carried out individually and / or in groups in order to apply the acquired knowledge. The training also provide for the use of data analysys programs. Attending students will carry out educational exercises and exemptions to monitor levels of preparation.

Attendance not mandatory but strongly recommended.

Written test consisting of multiple choice questions and two open questions. The oral exam is provided exclusively at the request of the teacher to resolve doubts For attending students there are different methods of examination that will be illustrated in the classroom.

In addition to frontal teaching, classroom exercises and self-employment projects are to be carried out individually and / or in groups in order to apply the acquired knowledge. The training also provide for the use of data analysys programs. Attending students will carry out educational exercises and exemptions to monitor levels of preparation.