ME-427 Introduction to Research Methods
- Studiepoeng:
- 5
- Ansvarlig avdeling:
- Fakultet for helse- og idrettsvitenskap
- Emneansvarlig:
- Tommy Haugen
- Undervisningssemester:
- Vår
- Undervisningsspråk:
- This course is taught in English if English-speaking students attend
- Varighet:
- 1 semester
Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram
- Folkehelsevitenskap, masterprogram
- Klinisk helsevitenskap, masterprogram
- Idrettsvitenskap, masterprogram
- Psykososial helse, masterprogram
Undervisningsspråk
This course is taught in English if English-speaking students attendAnbefalte 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 topics 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 successful completion of the course, students will have:
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knowledge about strenghts and weaknesses in different research designs
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developed skills in critical assessment of different research designs
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insight into the different parts of the research process
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competence in the disseminating scientific knowledge
Undervisnings- og læringsformer
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Lectures
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Group work
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Self-study
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Net-based studies
Expected student workload in this course is approximately 135 hours.
Studentevaluering
The person responsible for the course decides, in consultation with the student representative, the method of evaluation and whether the course will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.
Eksamen
A two-hour individual multiple choice exam (school exam). Graded as Pass/Fail.