AB-2-051 (2) - Methodology

• 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
• 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

English

Compulsory

First

3

5 cr

The aim of the course is to present and discuss
different types of
qualitative methods, their background, aim and
use.

The aim of the second part of the course is to
present and
discuss different types of quantitative
methods,
their
background, aim and use.

And, in the end the student should feel
confident
to use the methods taught in the own bachelor
thesis research, i.e. the student can do BA
level
thesis research and can do small scale business
reporting with the help of research.

Learning outcomes

Once you have completed the study unit you will
have be able to:

Describe the research process (knowledge)
Have knowledge of some different research methods
for collection, processing and analysis of data
(knowledge)
Delimit a theme and formulate an aim and research
questions for your thesis (skill)
Know how to find or collect relevant data for your
thesis (skill)
Process and analyze data to the degree that is
relevant for your thesis (skill)
Consider the occupation- and research ethical
principles that apply to your thesis (attitude)

The research process and qualitative methods
such
as
brainstorming, focus group-, interviewing,
observation-, case
studies and action research.

The research process and quantitative methods
such as: chi square, correlation-, regression-,
factor-, cluster-,
mds-, conjoint and similar methods.

Statistical Business Research methods
(Quantitative
part 2014-15), Research methodology and Seminar
(Qualitative part,2cr, not Seminar part 2014-
15),
Research mehtods

The content and the schedules will be discussed in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative methods
: Peter Mildén.

Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. 3rd edition,
2011 or other. Business Research Methods.
London:
Oxford
University Press
AND other relevant material added by the
lecturer

• Lectures - 20 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 15 hours
• Practical exercises - 15 hours
• Individual studies - 85 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Participation in tuition

• Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
• Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations on time (deadlines):
Exercises in class and online
(examinations include written examination
tests,
demonstrations and presentations, reports and
productions, essays, and also presence at
specified occasions)

The examinations contribute to the final grade
as
follows: Quantitative part's examination 50%
and
qualitative part's examination 50%. Max 100
points can be obtained and min 50 points is a
grade 1, 90-100 points grade 5. 25 points from
each part a the minmum requirement.

• Aspholm Ingalill
• Tigerstedt Christa

Tigerstedt Christa

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit (19 students enrolled)

12 months after course has ended

The content and the schedules will be discussed
in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative
methods
: Minna Stenius.

2022-12-26 to 2023-01-05

• Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
• Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
• Date will be announced later - Other assignments