EPN-V2

PHVIT9530 Assessment and Methods of Measurement Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Måling og målemetoder
Study programme
PhD Programme in Health Sciences
Ph.D. programme in Health Sciences - Individual Courses
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Gradert skala A - F

Required preliminary courses

Vurderes av to sensorer. Ekstern sensor brukes jevnlig.

Learning outcomes

Mária Magdolna Vida

Teaching and learning methods

Work and teaching methods consist of lectures, seminars, self-study, and practical exercises in the use of different software programmes for statistical analysis. The outcomes of the seminars are presented and discussed in plenary sessions.

Course requirements

None

Assessment

Candidates must write an essay based on a problem of their choice and discuss theoretical and research challenges associated with the use of one or multiple methods of measurement. The essay must consist of up to 5,000 words and must be submitted no more than 2 weeks after the end of the course.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on the basis of pass or fail.

Examiners

One internal examiner

Admission requirements

This course is primarily aimed at PhD candidates admitted to the PhD Programme in Health Sciences but is also open to other applicants. Admission requirements are a completed hovedfag, master's degree (120 credits) or equivalent qualification.

The course can also be offered to students who have been admitted to the "Health Science Research Programme, 60 ECTS", by prior approval from the supervisor and based on given guidelines for the research programme.