The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
  • 4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

Second

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

10 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus will be for you to
build the following competences:
- Competence in scientific research

Learning outcomes

After completing the study unit, you:

(knowledge)
- can explain the basics of scientific research.
- understand the difference between quantitative
and qualitative research methods
- have knowledge on the benefits and possible
drawbacks with different ways to conduct your
research
- are able to critically review prior research
- have an understanding what constitutes knowledge
- are able to critically review news and
information
- understand different ways of analysing empirical
data

(skill)
- can build a research plan and design for your
project
- can perform data analysis of either or both
quantitative and qualitative data.

(attitude)
- adopt a critical, yet constructive view of
science and knowledge

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A bachelor degree and at least two years work
experience gained after completing the higher
education degree

Recommended or required reading

Material in itsLearning

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Teacher

  • Tigerstedt Christa
  • Eriksson Niklas

Examiner

Tigerstedt Christa

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Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

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