Course - Quantitative and Qualitative methods - SMF2292F
SMF2292F - Quantitative and Qualitative methods
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | KALKULATOR |
Course content
- Developing research questions in empirical research;
- Quantitative and qualitative study design;
- Questionnaire surveys;
- Descriptive statistics;
- Hypothesis testing and inference statistics;
- Correlation measures;
- Analysis of variance (ANOVA);
- Regression analysis;
- Qualitative interviews and focus groups;
- Observation and document analysis;
- Analyzes of qualitative data;
- Validity and reliability;
- Interpretation and discussion of data;
- Introduction to "Big data" in business and management;
- Ethical issues in empirical research.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing the course the students ought to know how to carry out empirical research within economic/administrative research. This involves knowledge about:
- Different types of research questions and how these lay the premises for the further investigation process;
- Qualitative and quantitative survey designs and associated methods of data collection;
- Methods for the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data;
- Criteria for assessing the quality of empirical research;
Skills
After completing the course, students should be able to carry out empirical research by applying both quantitative and/or qualitative methods. This includes being able to:
- Perform analyzes and interpret results from statistical software (SPSS);
- Assess validity and reliability in empirical research;
- Report and communicate main results and draw conclusions from the empirical research.
General competence:
The course shall provide a solid academic basis for:
- Being able to select a valid methodological approach in empirical research and business analysis
- Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
- Develop the ability to critically reflect on methods and be able to reflect on the implications of empirical findings for the discipline.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures on streaming as well as videos of lectures, mandatory assignments, exercises in SPSS Additional information: Some lectures may be given in English. Mandatory work requirements: A mandatory assignment. Must be approved by the teacher in order to obtain the right to take the exam on this course.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved exercises
Further on evaluation
Re-sit of written exam in August.
Compulsory assignments are valid at re-sit exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Business Administration (part-time) (BØKLED-F)
Recommended previous knowledge
REA1153 Mathematics for Economists and REA1154 Statistics for Economists
Course materials
To be decided at the beginning of the semester
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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SMF2292 | 7.5 | ||
SMF3071 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
SMF3081 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
SMF3081F | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2018 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Economics and Administration
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 KALKULATOR 2024-05-22 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates C225 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 2 SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 9 M433-Eksamensrom 4.etg Mustad, Inngang A 36 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 KALKULATOR INSPERA
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"