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HMAB4007 - Quantitative research methods

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig skoleeksamen 100/100 4 timer

Course content

The course will provide the basis for the selection and discussion of appropriate methods related to quantitative research questions and understanding of quantitatively oriented research and development, how to work scientifically and how to draft researchable questions. The course will also provide thorough knowledge of the philosophical basis for quantitative approaches toward science, including research designs, methods, and basic statistics.

Learning outcome

Knowledge
The student:
- Describes, explains and discusses the principles of quantitative research designs, formulation of research questions and hypotheses
- Selects the relevant quantitative methods and statistical analysis in relation to research questions and hypotheses
  
Skill
The student:
- Analyzes existing theories, methods and interpretations in order to prepare research questions on scientific grounds
- Selects and implements relevant quantitative analysis

General competence
The student:
- Integrates knowledge in a field to formulate research questions based on critical analysis
- Applies in a task relevant scientific perspectives, design, methodology and analysis

Learning methods and activities

Main topics of the first week are the theoretical/philosophical basis for quantitative methods and research designs. Between the first and second week the students work on issues related to quantitative research designs. The second week are about basic statistics, exercises in statistics and statistical analysis. Between the second and third week, the students work on exercises in statistics. Work on problems in study groups shall be in accordance with specified learning outcomes. In the the third week students rehearse solving problems related to the exam, and the week ends with a written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatorisk tilstedeværelse i ferdighetstrening
  • Arbeidskrav II
  • Arbeidskrav I

Further on evaluation

Previously approved assigments can be valid in order to take the exam as long as the course has not changed. When changes have been made to the course, the students can take the exam until a year after the changes are implemented.

Written exam 1. June 2017

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Aktivitet og bevegelse (HSMAB)

Course materials

Syllabus will be published in Blackboard.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
HMAB4003 7.5
More on the course

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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2018

Language of instruction: Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Helse- og sosialfag
  • Helse- og sosialfag
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Skriftlig skoleeksamen 100/100 2018-05-31 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer UTS Skriftlig skoleeksamen 100/100 2018-08-31 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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