Studyinfo subject ØAMET4200 2019 HØST
ØAMET4200 Research Methods for Social Sciences Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Samfunnsvitenskapelig metode
- Study programme
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Masterstudium i økonomi og administrasjon
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2019/2020
- Curriculum
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SPRING
2020
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
The course particularly builds on a foundation course in social science research methods at bachelor's degree level and a foundation course in statistical methodology. This is a compulsory common course in the main profile Strategy, Organisation and Leadership.
Required preliminary courses
None.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student
- in-depth knowledge and understanding of how models are used in the social sciences
Skills
The student is capable of
- formulating issues and research questions, searching for relevant literature and applying theory in a reflected manner
- relating research questions and context to choice of method and analysing data to answer research questions
- planning and carrying out the empirical part of a master¿s thesis in the field of organisation and management
- carrying out an independent, limited research project in the form of a master's thesis in his/her field under supervision and in accordance with applicable research ethical standards
Content
An introduction to theory of science
The research process from A to Z:
- Topic and research question
- Literature searches
- Use of models
- Design
- Obtaining data
- Analysis and interpretation
- Forms of validity
- Ethics
- Reporting and presentation
Qualitative data
- Sampling
- Interviews
- Analysis and validity
Quantitative methods
- The survey method
- Using secondary data
- Analysis in brief
Teaching and learning methods
Varied forms of teaching will be used, with a combination of lectures, guest lectures, class discussions, project assignment and student presentations. A series of exercises intended to familiarise students with the different steps involved in research work is a key element of the course. These exercises are designed to enable students to assess, plan and carry out empirical studies.
Course requirements
Three compulsory exercises to be submitted in writing, each with a scope of up to five pages. Each of the three submissions must be presented to the class and there is compulsory participation at these seminars. All the exercises must be approved before the student can submit the project description (the exam). If the assignment handed in is not approved, the student will be given one opportunity to submit an improved version. The lecturer will inform students of deadlines for submission.
Assessment
A project description, i.e. a plan for a potential research project, for example in preparation for the master's thesis. The project description is individually or in groups of maximum two students. The project description must have a scope of 10-15 pages.
Students who become ill or fail an exam are entitled to register for a resit/rescheduled exam in the course in accordance with the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All reference aids are allowed as long as the rules for source references are followed.¿
Grading scale
It is assessed as Pass/Fail.
Examiners
An external examiner will grade the project description together with an internal examiner.