Course - Quantitative methods - SOS3005
SOS3005
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.
Quantitative methods
New from the academic year 2010/2011
Credits
7.5
Level
Second degree level
Course start
Autumn 2010
Duration
1 semester
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Examination arrangement
Assignment
About
About the course
Course content
Both the philosophy of science and quantitative methods are included in this course. The course concentrates on statistical techniques like correlation, factor and regression analysis.
Learning outcome
Through the course the students should be able to develope their own research questions, collect and analze data from different reseach areas within the social sciences through quantitative methods and techniques.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures equivalent to 2 hours per week and tutorials/seminars including supervision equivalent to 2 hours per week.
Required previous knowledge
SOS1002 or IDRSA1004 or the equivalent.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| IDR3024 | 7.5 sp | |
| SOS3003 | 7.5 sp | |
| SOS8003 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010
Oppgave
Weighting
100/100