Course - Quantitative research methods - HMAB4007
HMAB4007 - Quantitative research methods
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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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 |
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HMAB4003 | 7.5 |
No
Version: A
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2018
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Helse- og sosialfag
- Helse- og sosialfag
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
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Skriftlig skoleeksamen 100/100 2018-08-31 09:00
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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"