Study Guide

Objective

The student
- masters the quantitative and statistical basic concepts, and can analyze and apply descriptive statistics
- masters the basic concepts in the qualitative research methods and have knowledge of the most common methods for quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
- knows the research process and master the different phases of the research process. She / he can plan, organize and independently, but under supervision, conduct a degree project

Content

- the different phases of the research process
- principles and requirements, data collection and analysis in quantitative and qualitative research
- qualitative content analysis
- descriptive statistics; probability theory and estimation, statistical inference
- hypothesis testing and bivariate connection tests

Location and time

See schedule

Materials

1. Holme, I.M. & Solvang, B.K. (1992). Forskningsmetodik. Kvalitativa och kvantitativa metoder. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
2. Kvale, S. (1997) Kvalitativ forskningsintervju. Lund: Studentlitteratur.
3. Widjeskog, Ö. 1995 (eller nyare upplaga). Statistik. En introduktion. Åbo: W-statistik
or other literature suggested by the examiner

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises in computer class, literature, participation in seminars

Exam schedules

The first examination is held before the exercises in the computer room. All assignments must be submitted no later than the last day of the implementation.

Completion alternatives

Research methods, general part (3 cr.)
This part of the course is graded according to the scale 1-5 based on four shorter written assignments.
The research flan for the thesis and attendance at thesis seminars are graded according to the scale approved/not approved
Statistics (2 cr.)
This part of the course is graded according to the scale 1-5 based on a written assignment.

Student workload

27 h per credit: 81 h for research methods, general part, and 54 h for statistics, in total 135 h.

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 criteria, approved/failed

The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject

Assessment methods and criteria

Research methods, general part (3 cr.)
- The student is expected to demonstrate knowledge of scientific methodology through an examination
- Research plan for the thesis
Statistics (2 cr.)
- Through an examination and a written assignment, the student's ability to understand and apply fundamental statistical concepts, and to perform a statistical analysis, is evaluated.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Research methods, general part (3 cr.)
- The student has insufficient knowledge of scientific methods
- The student has not presented an acceptable research plan.
Statistics (2 cr.):
The student does not understand and cannot apply statistical concepts and cannot perform an adequate statistical analysis.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Research methods, general part (3 cr.)
The student has in the examination demonstrated a basic but very weak knowledge of scientific methods
Statistics (2 cr.):
Notable weaknesses are found in the student's understanding and application of statistical concepts, or the statistical analysis is not adequately performed.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Research methods, general part (3 cr.)
The student has in the examination demonstrated a notable knowledge of scientific methods
Statistics (2 cr.):
The student predominantly demonstrates a good understanding of and can apply statistical concepts, and only minor errors are found in the statistical analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Research methods, general part (3 cr.)
The student has in the examination demonstrated an excellent knowledge of scientific methods
Statistics (2 cr.):
The student demonstrates a complete understanding of statistical concepts and makes only insignificant errors when applying them, and performs a statistical analysis without errors.

Qualifications

Research Metodology 1