Course - Quantitative Methods and Statistics - HLS3002
Quantitative Methods and Statistics
About
About the course
Course content
The course gives an introduction to the most important methods for collecting and analyzing quantitative data. It presents questions regarding the sampling, measurements, experiment and survey design, quantitative data analysis and statistical processing.
Learning outcome
The students shall be able to: 1) prepare and perform quantitative surveys, 2)analyse, report and evaluate quantitative data, this includes being able to use the most common statistical methods, 3) read scientific publications with a critical view.
Learning methods and activities
The course starts with one week intensive compulsory pre-course in methods. Teaching methods and activities: Lectures and excercises.There are exercises in analysis of a quantitative material. Form of assessment: Term paper. The exam is a term paper where the student will carry out a quantitative analysis of a chosen problem, from one or two sets of data made available to the students.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory participation in pre-course in method
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Funksjonshemming og samfunn (MFUNKSAM)
Helsevitenskap (MHLS)
Sosialt arbeid (MSARB)
Voksnes læring (MVL)
Recommended previous knowledge
See formal requirements.
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in health sciences, social work or the social sciences.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SARB3008 | 7.5 sp | |
| SVHLS308 | 7.5 sp | |
| SVHLS331 | 7.5 sp | |
| SVHLS352 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Health Science