The course is included in these curricula and study modules

Hagel 2001 - 2004 - Senior citizens in the society, specific topics

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

1 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to introduce theoretical perspectives and concepts in research on health and social services in order to help students to understand the importance of scientific reasoning, to evaluate why/how various interventions and research methods are appropriately chosen and used, and to see examples of the application of the scientific research process.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
- formulate appropriate research questions in their own field of expertise
- understand the main differences in a qualitative and a quantitative research approach
- understand and apply the steps of a research process to their own thesis work

Course contents

The philosophy, theory and practice of research, paradigms and perspectives. The scope of research and the research process.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Introduction to scientific methods, scientific writing, information retrieval

Recommended or required reading

Kumar, R. 1999. Research Methodology. A step-by-step guide for beginners. London: SAGE publications. ISBN 0 7619 62131

Study activities

  • Lectures - 24 hours
  • Tuition managed by students but supervised by the teacher - 4 hours
  • Individual studies - 12 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 40 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 12 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 28 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

Exams

Examiner

Lejonqvist Gun-Britt

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

5.10.06 Written examination

Assessment methods

2006-10-05 - Exams

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