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

- basic scientific theory and methodological concepts
- general logical rules and methodological principles and methods for data collection and analysis
- planning, implementation and evaluation of research results

Location and time

See schedule

Materials

Patel, R. & Davidson, R. (1994 eller senare upplaga). Forskningsmetodikens grunder. Att planera, genomföra och rapportera en undersökning. Lund: Studentlitteratur. 2. upplagan.
Rosing, H. (1984 eller tidigare upplaga) Vetenskapens logiska grunder. Hangö: Schildts.
or other literature suggested by the examiner

Teaching methods

Lectures

Exam schedules

The first opportunity to take the examination is held during the last lecture scheduled in the course. No application is required for the first opportunity. Second and third opportunities are held during the two subsequent general dates for retaking examinations, unless otherwise agreed with the examiner.

Completion alternatives

Written test

Student workload

27 h per credit: 81 h in total.

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

Through the written test, the student is expected to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of epistemology, research methodology, as well as scientific criticque and assessment of sources

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student lacks fundamental knowledge of epistemology, research methodology, as well as scientific criticque and assessment of sources

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has limited knowledge of epistemology, research methodology, as well as scientific criticque and assessment of sources

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates good knowledge of epistemology, research methodology, as well as scientific criticque and assessment of sources

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates exceptional knowledge of epistemology, research methodology, as well as scientific criticque and assessment of sources

Qualifications

No previous knowledge