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ABIO6050 Theory of Science and Research Methods Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode
Study programme
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Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Course history

Introduction

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

Recommended preliminary courses

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

  • has in-depth knowledge of the research process
  • has in-depth knowledge of the most commonly used methods in qualitative and quantitative approaches to research
  • has in-depth knowledge of the relationship between theory of science and research methods

Skills

The student is capable of

  • planning the collection of qualitative and/or quantitative data
  • analysing and interpreting quantitative data, such as descriptive tables and figures
  • analysing and interpreting qualitative data, such as different kinds of text material
  • identifying and elucidating research ethics issues in their own projects

Competence

The student is capable of

  • applying knowledge and skills through critical analysis and reasoning to different types of knowledge, values and perspectives on humanity
  • analysing relevant discipline-related, professional and research ethics issues and proposing solutions
  • disseminating academic and research results of relevance to the health and social services

Content

  • Theory of science
  • The research process
  • Research design and methods
  • Research ethics
  • Data collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data

Teaching and learning methods

All answers are assessed by one examiner.

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.

Course requirements

MAVIT4050 Theory of Science and Research Methods, 10 ECTS credits or equivalent. MAVIT4060 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology, 10 ECTS credits.

Assessment

Written home exam in groups of 3-4 students, 4 days. Scope: 2,500 words (+/- 20 %).

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

All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. At least 20% of them will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner's assessment shall benefit all the students.

Overlapping courses

MAABI4050, MASYK4050, MASYD4050, MAPO4050, MAPSD4050, ABIO6050, KREFT6050, KARD6050, VPSY6050, VPSYD6050, PSYD6050, HEL6050, BIT6000 overlap 100%.