12 episodios

This course focuses on two interlinked issues: the philosophical questions that arise in social science research, and research methods. Social inquiry attempts to take a scientific approach to explaining the complexity of everyday experiences, but in practice there are many pitfalls. The course reviews common issues that arise, including language, culture, survey methods and the problems of distinguishing between facts and values, understanding and explanation, theory and observation, and induction and deduction. The central tenet is that philosophical thinking and practical research go hand in hand. This material is taken from The Open University Course D820 The Challenge of the Social Sciences.

Challenge of the Social Sciences - Audio The Open University

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- 29 MAY 2008
A discussion of housing issues

A discussion of housing issues

Professor Chris Hamnett discusses his study of housing issues and its relevance to social scientists.
- 10 min
- 29 MAY 2008
Transcript -- A discussion of housing issues

Transcript -- A discussion of housing issues

Professor Chris Hamnett discusses his study of housing issues and its relevance to social scientists.
- 29 MAY 2008
How policy affects housing issues

How policy affects housing issues

Lila Baker from Shelter discusses the impact of policymaking on housing issues.
- 18 min
- 29 MAY 2008
Transcript -- How policy affects housing issues

Transcript -- How policy affects housing issues

Lila Baker from Shelter discusses the impact of policymaking on housing issues.
- 29 MAY 2008
The experiences of homeless women

The experiences of homeless women

Annabel Thomas on the experiences of homeless women in Brighton.
- 10 min
- 29 MAY 2008
Transcript -- The experiences of homeless women

Transcript -- The experiences of homeless women

Annabel Thomas on the experiences of homeless women in Brighton.