Studyinfo subject MAVIT4050 2024 HØST
MAVIT4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode
- Study programme
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Tverrfaglig videreutdanning i psykisk helse-, rus- og avhengighetsarbeid - heltid / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for barn og unge / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for eldre personer / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i empowerment og helsefremmende arbeid / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i ernæringskompetanse for helsepersonell / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i rehabilitering og habilitering / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i helsesykepleie / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i sykepleie - klinisk forskning og fagutvikling / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i kreftsykepleie / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for muskelskjeletthelse / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i psykomotorisk fysioterapi / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i samfunnsernæring / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap – tverrfaglig spesialisering i psykisk helse-, rus- og avhengighetsarbeid / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i ergoterapi / Tverrfaglig videreutdanning i psykisk helse-, rus- og avhengighetsarbeid - deltid
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2024/2025
- Curriculum
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FALL
2024
- Schedule
- Programme description
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Tverrfaglig videreutdanning i psykisk helse-, rus- og avhengighetsarbeid - heltid / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for barn og unge / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for eldre personer / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i empowerment og helsefremmende arbeid / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i ernæringskompetanse for helsepersonell / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i rehabilitering og habilitering / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i helsesykepleie / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i sykepleie - klinisk forskning og fagutvikling / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i kreftsykepleie / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i fysioterapi for muskelskjeletthelse / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i psykomotorisk fysioterapi / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i samfunnsernæring / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap – tverrfaglig spesialisering i psykisk helse-, rus- og avhengighetsarbeid / Masterstudium i helsevitenskap - spesialisering i ergoterapi / Tverrfaglig videreutdanning i psykisk helse-, rus- og avhengighetsarbeid - deltid
- Course history
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Introduction
Language of instruction: Norwegian and English
Development and changes in the health and social care field are often based on new research. To become a good professional practitioner within health sciences, it is necessary to understand and apply research literature and to see it in conjunction with clinical experience and professional development. Theory of science is an important part of the basis for understanding scientific activity. The course stimulates students to take an inquisitive and critical approach to knowledge development in order to make them better equipped to assess the grounds on which health-related decisions are made. The course also provides an overview of the most commonly applied methods in qualitative and quantitative research, and of key principles of research ethics. Insight into the various methods means that as professional practitioners, they will be able to identify research literature that is suitable to answer questions related to the health sciences.
Recommended preliminary courses
- Review the digital learning resources pertaining to the course Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Science. https://oslomet.instructure.com/courses/8236.
Required preliminary courses
Admission to the programme.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
can identify and compare the most common methods used in qualitative and quantitative research
can discuss the most common theories of science and the relationship between theory of science and research method
Skills
The student
can identify different types of clinical questions, such as questions about effect and prognosis, and knows which study design is most suitable for answering different clinical questions
can critically assess research articles
can understand the choice of different qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and can interpret the results
can identify and discuss issues related to research ethics
General competence
The student
can analyse relevant academic, professional and issues related to research ethics and propose solutions
can disseminate research results of relevance to the discipline
can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the health sciences
Teaching and learning methods
The course will use varied, student-active work methods. The teaching will be digital, including blended learning.
Work and teaching methods include digital lectures, digital group assignments, in-depth and reflection assignments at seminars on relevant topics, and self-study. The students will give oral presentations at the seminars, and receive oral feedback from fellow students on their group work and oral feedback from the lecturer.
The lectures on campus are given in Norwegian, for English-speaking students digital lectures are published in English. In group work, mutual assessment, etc., the students will be divided into groups according to language. Most of the syllabus is in English, but there are good alternative syllabus books in Norwegian.
Course requirements
The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the examination:
- Describe the academic content of the seminars (one qualitative (1) and one quantitative (2a or 2b)); including a description of experience/reflection of own learning outcomes by participating in this (500 to 700 words)
- Assess an academic description/reflection of the seminars from a fellow student (peer assessment) (200-300 words)
Assessment
Individual home examination (multiple choice test), two hours.
The examination will be in English.
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
Two internal and two external examiners control the exam questions. Each examination paper will be assessed by one internal examiner.
Overlapping courses
The course overlaps 100% with MAABI4050, MASYK4050, MASYD4050, MAPO4050, MAPSD4050, ABIO6050, KREFT6050, KREFT6200, KARD6050, PSY6050, VPSYD6050, PSYD6050, HEL6050, and BIT6000.