Training Course List

Social Research Methods

Define the research designs and methodologies suitable for different research aims

Employ the appropriate sampling and data collection methods

Design questionnaires and refine them using the pilot test process

1.Overview of Research Process

Principles of Social Research

Conceptualization of Research Study – Defining the Appropriate Research Questions and Hypotheses for Policy Use

2.Research Designs

Overview of Qualitative Research: Focus Group Interviews and Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data

Overview of Quantitative Research: Survey Research: Primary versus Secondary Data and Time Frame

3.Sampling& Data Collection

Sampling Methods

Overview of Survey Methodologies

4.Questionnaire Design

Questionnaire Construction

The Pilot Test Process

Course Code	:	14B-PE04
Date(s)	:	6, 13 & 20/3/2015
Time	:	1400 - 1700 (9 Hours)
Venue	:	Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK
Target Participants	:	NGO staff
Class Size	:	30
Language	:	Cantonese (supplemented with English)
Fee	:	HKD 1,250.00
		HKD 1,150.00 (For HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Early Bird Fee	:	HKD 1,050.00 (Payment on or before 13/02/2015 for HKCSS Agency Member Staff Only)
Enquiries	:	2876 2470 or institute@hkcss.org.hk
Speaker(s)	:	Mr. WONG , Keith 黃子瑋先生 Chief Officer (Social Development), Policy Research and Advocacy The Hong Kong Council of Social Service Mr Keith Wong is currently the Chief Officer (Social Development) of the HKCSS. He is responsible for three major areas of work concerning the social service sector and the society, namely social development, social research for service excellence, and social impact assessment. Previously, he worked in the Council as the Officer (Policy Research and Advocacy) and managed different research projects. Keith received his Bachelor of Social Science degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Master of Social Work from The University of Hong Kong. He is a registered social worker in Hong Kong.