Study Guide

Objective

• The students have basic insights into epistemology and the philosophy of science
• The students understand the research process and how the different parts coherent with each other
• The students can put the theoretical research process into practice when writing the thesis and when doing projects
• The students understand and are able to express themselves using qualitative and quantitative approaches and scientific interests

Content

Epistemology and the Philosophy of Science
Research Process
Thesis Process
Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches and Scientific Interests

Location and time

10 January-24 February 2023, Campus Alere.

Materials

Study material and course literature on Moodle.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.
Allwood, C. M. & Erikson, M. G. (2010). Grundläggande vetenskapsteori för psykologi och andra beteendevetenskaper.
Holme, I. M. & Solvang, B. K. (1997). 2 (uppl.). Forskningsmetodik. Om kvalitativa och kvantitativa metoder.
Jakobsson, U. (2011). Forskningens termer och begrepp- en ordbok.
Olsson, H. & Sörensen, S. (2007). 2 (uppl.). Forskningsprocessen- kvalitativa och kvantitativa perspektiv.
Patel, R. & Davidson, B. (2011). 4 (uppl.). Forskningsmetodikens grunder. Att planera, genomföra och rapportera en undersökning.
Databases through Finna.

Teaching methods

Lectures, workshops, research, guidance, narrative method, discussions and teamwork.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

Examination consists of submitted assignments. Deadline in Februari/March 2023.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

Approved practical assignments and course assignments.
Individual/pair feedback is given on the course assignment.

Student workload

The students work 27 hours/cp.
In class: 21hrs
Self study: 60hrs
Total: 81hrs

Content scheduling

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Further information

More information is given at course introduction.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments (individual and pair/team). The average of the grades for assignments form the final grade in the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences within the theme.
The assignments are inadequate or lacking.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has almost or has fullfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has fullfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates excellent competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Further information

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