The course is included in these curricula and study modules

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Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

3 cr

Competency aims

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.

Learning outcomes

The student will learn to identify a research problem, define an objective and choose a suitable qualitative research method to present and analyse empirical material.

The student will learn how to define a research problem, how to create a measurement instrument based on prior knowledge, how to sample respondents, and finally, how to code and analyze collected data.

Course contents

The research process and qualitative methods

The research process and quantitative methods

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Third year students

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Exercise based learning - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 30 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 80 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 30 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 50 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams
  • Demonstrations and presentations
  • Reports and productions

Examiner

Mildén Peter

Home page of the course

WebCT

Group size

No limit

Course completion date

Date for course completion will be announced later

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • 2006-08-23 - Demonstrations and presentations
  • 2006-08-23 - Reports and productions

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