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This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of experimental methods in the social sciences. By the end of this course, students will master the ability to conceptualize various types of experiments. They will develop strong analytical skills to interpret and analyze experimental data. Students will engage in critical discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of experimental approaches, and how these approaches contribute to broader scientific inquiries. Finally, students will enhance their communication skills, improving their ability to clearly articulate experimental findings through written reports, with a focus on discussing the implications of research results. This course aims to equip students with the tools needed to contribute to the growing field of experimental research in social sciences.

This course is primarily intended for students who are already doing their master's thesis, the course is based on seminars, where students give presentations, related to their thesis topic, methodologies employed, methods for data collection and analysis, and results of a pilot study. The language of instruction is English.