Survey data collection methods in social sciences and humanities
- 2 ECTS credits
- Academic year 2025-2026
- DP00BD95
Education information
Implementation date
05.05.2026 - 07.05.2026
Enrollment period
-
Education type
Field-specific studies
Alternativity of education
Optional
Location
Venue location
Each day: 9.00-16.00
MAAN-FY337-1
Enrollment and further information
The course is completed by attending three days of on-site teaching and completing the course assignments.
The course is intended for doctoral researchers, and participants from all programs are welcome. The examples used in the course will mostly be from the social sciences.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and PhD students from the Geography Research Unit have priority. Others will be accepted in the order of registration.
Education description
The primary aim of this course is to develop students' skills in designing and implementing surveys to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Throughout the course, the participants learn about the entire survey lifecycle, from planning and questionnaire design to sampling strategies and survey implementation. The participants will learn about the principles and practices for collecting survey data, as well as the ethical and data privacy considerations they must address at different stages of the process. Experiments, such as randomized controlled trials, will be discussed as part of the course. The course consists of interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises to help participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Teachers for the course
Professor Christa Brunnschweiler, Department of Economics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Brunnschweiler is an expert in quantitative development studies. She uses surveys and experiments in her research on natural resource endowment, citizen engagement, and how people’s attitudes and behavior can be changed. https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/christa.brunnschweiler
Dr Sabrina Scherzer, Department of Geography and Social Anthropology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Scherzer is a quantitative geographer whose research focuses on polarization and social cohesion as well as citizen engagement in natural resource management. She collects primary data for her research using surveys and experiments. https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/sabrina.scherzer
Dr Joni Vainikka, Department of Geosciences and Geography, University of Helsinki. Vainikka is a human geographer who uses surveys in qualitative studies of identities, spatial transformation, and mobilities. His current research focuses on sustainable living, climate-related identities, and geographies of time. https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/people/people-finder/joni-vainikka-9431201
Päivi Lujala, Geography Research Unit
Eeva-Kaisa Prokkola, Geography Research Unit
Juha Ridanpää, Geography Research Unit