KVVS013 Quantitative Research Methodology (5 cr)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will be able to
- understand descriptive and inferential statistical terms and techniques
- evaluate the nature of knowledge produced with different methods and its suitability to solve a specific research problem
- plan a research strategy
- collect, analyze and interpret data and justify one鈥檚 methodological choices.
Study methods
Lectures, written assignment, exam
Content
The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic to intermediate-level treatment of research methods and/or statistics employed in social scientific research.
Further information
Timing: First year, spring term
Literature:
| ISBN-number | Author, year of publication, title, publisher |
|---|---|
| Field, A. (2009). Discovering statistics using SPSS (3rd ed.). Los Angeles, CA: Sage. |
Assessment criteria
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied.
Assessment criteria for each grade
Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.