ME-427 Introduction to Research Methods
- Studiepoeng:
- 5
- Ansvarlig avdeling:
- Fakultet for helse- og idrettsvitenskap
- Emneansvarlig:
- Tommy Haugen
- Undervisningssemester:
- Vår
- Undervisningsspråk:
- English or Norwegian
- Varighet:
- 1 semester
Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram
- Folkehelsevitenskap, masterprogram
- Klinisk helsevitenskap, masterprogram
- Idrettsvitenskap, masterprogram
- Psykososial helse, masterprogram
Undervisningsspråk
English or NorwegianAnbefalte forkunnskaper
ME-418 Philosophy of Science
Innhold
The course will introduce the students to different types of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Emphasis will be on the theoretical foundation of the methods and practical approches in the field of health and sport sciences.
Central themes are:
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Qualitative and quantitative research design
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The research process
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Scientific dissemination
Læringsutbytte
Upon succesful completion of the course, students will:
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demonstrate knowledge about strenghts and weaknesses in different research designs
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have developed skills in critical assessment of different research designs
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demonstrate insight into the different parts of the research process
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demonstrate competence in the dissemination of scientific knowledge
Undervisnings- og læringsformer
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Lectures
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Group work
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Independent studies
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Web-based studies
Expected workload in this course is approximately 135 hours.
Studentevaluering
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Eksamen
A two-hour individual multiple choice exam (school exam). Graded as Pass/Fail.