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MAVIT4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode
- Study programme
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Interdisciplinary Advanced Programme in Mental Health and Addiction - Full TimeSuplementary Education in Cardiological NursingMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for Children and AdolescentsMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for the older adultMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Empowerment and Health PromotionMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nutrition Competencies for Health ProfessionalsMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Rehabilitation and HabilitationMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Public Health NursingMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nursing; Clinical Research and Professional DevelopmentMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Cancer NursingMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal HealthMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Psychomotor PhysiotherapyMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Public Health NutritionMaster’s Programme in Health Sciences – Interdisciplinary Specialisation in Mental Health and Addiction, part-timeMaster's Programme in Health SciencesMaster's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Occupational TherapyInterdisciplinary Advanced Programme in Mental Health and Addiction - Part Time
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2025/2026
- Programme description
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Introduction
Individual home examination, 5 hours. Exam questions are in English. Students may submit their exams in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
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
All
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
One internal and one external examiner will assess all exams.
Assessment
Individual in writing 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 examiners control the exam questions and answers.An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum of every third completion of the course. When selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 5 answers. The external examiner’s assessment of the selected answers shall benefit all students.
Overlapping courses
The course overlaps 100% with MAABI4050, MASYK4050, MASYD4050, MAPO4050, MAPSD4050, ABIO6050, KREFT6050, KREFT6200, KARD6050, PSY6050, VPSYD6050, PSYD6050, HEL6050, and BIT6000.
10 ECTS overlap with MASY4050.