Degree | Type | Year |
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Territorial Studies and Planning | OB | 1 |
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It is recommended to have previously studied subjects related to research methodology (quantitative and qualitative).
This subject will be taught mainly in Catalan.
This module of the master's degree deals with advanced content in terms of methodological instruments used in statistics and qualitative research methods. Apart from the formal aspects of obligatory knowledge and application in all research work, the subject is oriented towards effective and practical work with methodological instruments of both quantitative and qualitative types, and emphasizes the social and territorial approach. Is works with multivariate statistical analysis methods, database management, method application quantitative and qualitative, diagnosis and territorial proposal.
In addition to the contents mentioned, this module has a section in which the methodology is worked with which the Final Master's Thesis must be prepared
Qualitative methodology
The objective of these sessions will be to know the use and limitations of the main qualitative analysis techniques focused on territorial studies and the elaboration of planning and planning proposals. The sessions will combine theoretical aspects with practical sessions with qualitative analysis software programs. The sessions will work on the following aspects:
8 sessions of 2 hours:
4 sessions of 2 hours:
Quantitative methodology
Numerical and spatial tools for the analysis of residential segregation and socioeconomic inequalities in urban areas.
The objective of this module is to introduce students to different techniques and methodologies of numerical and spatial analysis that will be very useful when addressing the analysis of urban spaces.
Computer tools for qualitative information analysis (CAQDAS).
8 sessions of 2 hours:
4 sessions of 2 hours
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
Carrying out practices of calculation and interpretation of territorial indicators and demographics | 27.25 | 1.09 | CA07, CA08, KA08, KA37, SA05, SA32, CA07 |
Oral presentations by teachers, seminar sessions, classroom practices and master classes with ICT support and group discussion | 40 | 1.6 | CA07, CA08, CA09, CA10, KA08, KA09, KA10, KA37, SA05, SA06, SA07, SA32, CA07 |
Type: Supervised | |||
Discussion of book readings and articles and group / individual tutorials | 33.75 | 1.35 | CA07, CA09, KA10, SA05, SA07, CA07 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Reading of books, articles and other teaching materials, study of the bibliography, elaboration of works and presentations on readings and practices | 124 | 4.96 | CA07, CA08, CA10, KA10, SA05, SA06, SA07, SA32, CA07 |
The work methodology will combine: face-to-face classes (methodological presentation by the teacher); seminar sessions (discussions and debates based on previous presentations); practices with computer software (calculation practices in the computer room); group and individualized tutorials; commentary on bibliography readings; and autonomous work of the student.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Evaluation of qualitative methods | 50 | 0 | 0 | CA07, CA09, CA10, KA09, KA10, SA05, SA06, SA07 |
Evaluation of quantitative methods | 50 | 0 | 0 | CA07, CA08, CA09, CA10, KA08, KA10, KA37, SA05, SA07, SA32 |
This module is divided into two parts:
• Qualitative Methods
• Quantitative Methods
Each of the two parts must be passed with a minimum passing grade.
Continuous Assessment
Qualitative Methods 50% of the final grade. The due dates for each activity will be announced at the beginning of the course.
• Analysis of qualitative materials (interviews, photographs, and/or filming) using the CAQDAS qualitative analysis program Atlas.ti (20%).
• Design of a project for the diagnosis and planning of public space using qualitative or mixed methodology (25%).
• Reading, analysis, and oral presentation of a set of readings on different topics covered in the lectures (5%).
Quantitative Methods 50% of the final grade. The due dates for each activity will be announced at the beginning of the course.
• An exercise analyzing spatial segregation and territorial inequality using standardized indicators (35%).
• An indirect standardization exercise (30%)
• An exercise on spatial autocorrelation using infra-municipal data (35%).
This course does not include a single assessment system.
Erasmus Students
Erasmus students who request to advance an exam must submit a written document from their home university to the teaching staff justifying their request.
Not Assessable
A student who fails to submit at least 30% of the assessable activities will receive a final grade of Not Assessable.
Reavaluation
Students with a final grade of less than 5 and more than 3.5, provided they have submitted at least two-thirds of the assessable activities, may retake the activities they failed and submit them on the scheduled date.
In-person activities (oral presentations, individual or group, field trips, or any other activities that only make sense to have been completed at the time) are excluded.
Plagiarism
If a student commits any irregularity that could lead to a significant change in the grade for an assessment, the assessment will be graded with a 0, regardless of any disciplinary proceedings that may be initiated. In the event of multiple irregularities in the assessment procedures for the same subject, the final grade for this subject will be 0.
AI
For this subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively for bibliographic and/or information searches and text corrections. Students must clearly identify which sections were generated with this technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how they influenced the process and final outcome of the activity. Lack of transparency in the use of AI in this assessable activity will be considered a breach of academic dishonesty and may result in a partial or total penalty in the activity grade, or greater sanctions in serious cases.
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Web pages
www.ine.es Instituto Nacional de Estadística
www.ced.uab.es Centre d'Estudis Demogràfics
www.idescat.cat Institut d'Estadística de Catalunya
https://spatial.uchicago.edu/
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Please note that this information is provisional until 30 November 2025. You can check it through this link. To consult the language you will need to enter the CODE of the subject.
Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
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(TEm) Theory (master) | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | second semester | afternoon |