SYKP2000 Theory of Science and Research Methods Course description

Two examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Passed the course SYKP/SYKP1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care.

Master's degree in engineering science or related fields.

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 is capable of

• explaining the stages of the research process
• describing the connection between the theory of science and research methods
• understanding the interpretation of and the background for key effect estimates and dispersion measures used in scientific studies

Skills

The student is capable of

• describing methods for the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• reflecting on the concept of quality in qualitative versus quantitative methods such as validity, reliability, soundness and trustworthiness
• describing differences between the humanistic and natural sciences research traditions

Competence

The student is capable of

• reflecting on how research results are influenced by choices of method and interpretation during the research process
• assessing research ethical aspects

Lectures, group work, seminars with presentations and self-study.

None.

Home examination in groups.

• Gorups until 7 students
• The exam period extends throughout the course
• Scope of 3,000 words (+/- 10%).

Resit exam: A student who fails the ordinary exam, may nevertheless submit a reworked version as a resit.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Pass/fail.

Two examiners assess the examination papers. At least 10% of the examination papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.

SYKK2000 and SYKP2000 overlap 100 %.