Studyinfo subject SYKP2000B 2020 HØST
SYKP2000B Theory of Science and Research Methods Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode
- Study programme
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Bachelorstudium i sykepleie
- Weight
- 5.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2020/2021
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
The course builds on SYKP/SYKK1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care. This course teaches students how to work in a scientific manner. They should be able to read research articles and gain insight into methodical strengths and weaknesses of said articles. Qualitative and quantitative methods, or a combination of these are part of the course. Students will study the research process and basic scientific methods through practical exercises. The course contributes to understanding how scientific methods lay the basis for research results.
Recommended preliminary courses
Passed the course SYKP/SYKP1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care.
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 is capable of
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explaining the stages of the research process
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describing the connection between the theory of science and research methods
Skills The student is capable of
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describing methods for the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
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describing the concept of quality in qualitative versus quantitative methods such as validity, reliability, soundness and trustworthiness
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describing differences between the humanistic and natural sciences research traditions
Competence The student is capable of
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reflecting on how research results are influenced by choices of method and interpretation during the research process
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assessing research ethical aspects
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, group work, seminars with presentations and self-study.
Course requirements
None.
Assessment
Home exam in groups.
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3–5 students per group.
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The exam period extends throughout the course
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Scope of 1,500 words (+/- 10%).
Resit exam: A student who fails the ordinary exam, may nevertheless submit a reworked version as a resit.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.
Grading scale
Pass/fail.
Examiners
Two examiners assess the exams. At least 10% of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.
Overlapping courses
SYKK2000 and SYKP2000 overlap 100 %.