IT3010 - Research-based Innovation Methodologies in Computer and Information Science
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
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Utøvende aktivitet | 20/100 | |||
Approved exercises | 30/100 | |||
Work | 50/100 |
Course content
The course will give insight in the most important challenges for research and innovation methods in computer science, as well as theories of science. Challenges of research design and presentation of results will be covered. The course gives insight in the most used empirical research methods: Case studies, design science and surveys, with emphasis on qualitative methods. The course will also teach students to conduct methodological hypothesis testing in a given market.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The candidate will get knowledge of: - Basics of design of scientific studies. - Principles for selection of data collection and analysis methods. – Basic definitions of research-based innovation.
Skills: The candidate will acquire skilled on: -Planning and conducting research projects. - Collecting and analyzing research data. - Foreseeing and reducing threats to validity of research designs.
General competence: The candidate will get competence on: - Critically evaluate the quality of qualitative studies in computer science. - Conduct empirical studies.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, self-study, group-based individual assignments.
Further on evaluation
Retake of the course will require new participation/deliverables in all activities.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Informatics (MIT)
Recommended previous knowledge
This course is designed for students that require fundamental understanding and skills on research-based innovation approaches and methods in order to conduct research for their master thesis. A Bachelor degree in informatics or a similar background is recommended.
Required previous knowledge
No other courses required in order to take this course.
Course materials
Articles and book which will be presented at the start of the semester.
Timetable
Detailed timetableExamination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Term | Statuskode | Evaluation form | Weighting | Examination aids | Date | Time | Room * |
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Spring | ORD | Utøvende aktivitet | 20/100 | ||||
Spring | ORD | Approved exercises | 30/100 | ||||
Spring | ORD | Work | 50/100 |
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date.