Logic of Social Inquiry

Education facts

Code: 771A12

<p>This course provides an advanced introduction to the logic of inquiry and research design in the social sciences. The readings cover issues&nbsp;ranging from the nature of scientific explanations and causal inquiry to the variety of research&nbsp;methodologies available to social scientists. &nbsp;After introducing and critically examining the most important modes of social inquiry currently in practice, the course focuses on computational social science, its defining characteristics, and how computational approaches can improve our understanding of the complex social processes through which macro-level social outcomes are brought about, and by which they can be explained.&nbsp;</p>

Entry requirements

180 ECTS credits passed including 90 ECTS credits within one of the following areas humanities, social-, cultural-, behavioural-, natural-, computer-, or engineering-sciences. English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 or Engelska nivå 2). Exemption from Swedish

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Logic of Social Inquiry

  Linköping University

  Start date: 17 August 2026

  End date: 25 October 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %