Studyinfo subject MAPO4050 2020 HØST
MAPO4050 Philosophy of Science and Basic Research Methods Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode
- Study programme
-
Masterstudium i empowerment og helsefremmende arbeid
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2020/2021
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
-
Introduction
Professional practice builds on the assessment and application of research, and competence from the development of the field and clinical experience. This requires that you, in your professional practice, are able to read, understand and apply research literature and see this in the context of clinical experience and professional development. Theory of science makes up an important part of the basis for understanding scientific activity. Through this part of the course, we want to stimulate an inquisitive and critical approach to knowledge development and with the make the students better equipped to critically assess which basis professional decisions are made. The course Theory of Science and Research Methods also provides an overview of the most used methods in qualitative and quantitative research, as well as on central research ethics principles. Insight into different methods means that you, as a professional practitioner, can identify research literature that is suitable for answering various academic questions.
Recommended preliminary courses
Required preliminary courses
Admission to the programme.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:
Knowledge
The student
has in-depth knowledge of the research process
has in-depth knowledge of the most commonly used methods in qualitative and quantitative approaches to research
has in-depth knowledge of the relationship between theory of science and research methods
Skills
The student is capable of
planning the collection of qualitative and/or quantitative data
analysing and interpreting quantitative data, such as descriptive tables and figures
analysing and interpreting qualitative data, such as different kinds of text material
identifying and elucidating research ethics issues in their own projects
Competence
The student is capable of
applying knowledge and skills through critical analysis and reasoning to different types of knowledge, values and perspectives on humanity
analysing relevant discipline-related, professional and research ethics issues and proposing solutions
disseminating academic and research results of relevance to the health and social services
Content
Theory of science
The research process
Research design and methods
Research ethics
Data collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, group work, seminars with presentations and self-study.
Course requirements
In order to take the exam, the coursework requirement must be approved.
Group assignment
- The assignment is normally written in groups of 3-6 students
- Scope: 2,000 words (+/- 10 %)
- The syllabus must be used in the assignment
- Oral presentation in groups
- The students receive oral feedback from their fellow students and from the lecturer.
Assessment
Written home exam in groups of 3-4 students, 4 days. Scope: 2,500 words (+/- 20 %).
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F.
Examiners
All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. At least 20% of them will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner's assessment shall benefit all the students.
Overlapping courses
MAABI4050, MASYK4050, MASYD4050, MAPO4050, MAPSD4050, ABIO6050, KREFT6050, KARD6050, VPSY6050, VPSYD6050, PSYD6050, HEL6050, BIT6000 overlap 100%.