Course for PhDs and beyond

Surveys: Operationalisation, question design, and execution

Course Description: In this course, participants will study how to operationalize and design surveys, and critically reflect on their results. This course will enable participants to:

• operationalize an empirical research question into a quantitative survey design;
• grasp basic tenets of survey design (construct operationalization, question item drafting, ordering, ensuring fit for analysis);
• practice in the design of a survey (which will be used to gather real data);
• discuss and report the results of such a survey;
• critically reflect on survey research; and
• ensure future survey research collaboration with experienced social scientists.

Prior Requirements: None.

When: The course has 4 lessons, on the following dates:

• 04 February 2027, 14:00 – 16:00
• 11 February 2027, 14:00 – 16:00
• 18 February 2027, 14:00 – 16:00
• 25 February 2027, 14:00 – 16:00

Practical information:

• The course has up to five spots available for ELS members.
• The courses will be offered in English and in person in the A building on the Roeterseiland Campus of the UvA.
• There are no requirements to attend.

Lecturers: Primary lecturer Dr. Chris Reinders Folmer; Secondary lecturer: Prof.dr. Benjamin van Rooij.

Registration deadline: Anytime before the start of the course. For questions and registration, please contact Noah van Dongen at n.n.n.vandongen@uva.nl.