Course - Research Methods - LOGO6411
LOGO6411 - Research Methods
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 7 days | ALLE |
Course content
The course's focus is to provide a broad introduction to social science research methods, and this includes knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative approaches, as well as statistics.
Part 1 deals with quantitative method: characteristics, research process, different designs, data collection, analysis and quality.
Part 2 deals with qualitative method: characteristics, research process, different designs, data collection, analysis and quality.
Part 3 deals with statistics: descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, logic and methods (parametric and non-parametric statistics). Analysis of data using SPSS.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- knowledge of social science method and knowledge
- knowledge of opportunities, limitations and quality within quantitative and qualitative approaches to research
- knowledge of the use of statistical analyzes in quantitative studies and the logic behind significance testing
Skills:
- can apply qualitative, quantitative methods and statistics in own research
- can read and understand qualitative and quantitative research literature
General competence:
- a basis for critical reflection related to research and research results
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, individual reflection, group discussions and plenary discussions. The course has mandatory assignments. It is assumed that all students regularly use the current learning platform.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatorisk deltakelse på samlinger
- Tre obligatoriske innleveringer
Further on evaluation
The home exam has three parts. The combined scope of the three parts is a maximum of 5,625 words. Font Verdana, font size 12 and line spacing 1.5.
In order to sit for the exam, you must have attended 80% of the lectures and have three mandatory assignments approved.
Only one’s own and one’s child's illness or the like are valid reasons for absence.
Specific conditions:
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Validity of compulsory activity: 4 semesters.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Speech Therapy (MLOGO)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Master's program in Speech Therapy or separate admission to the course. Speech Therapy (MLOGO)
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, higher degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Speech Therapy
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Department with administrative responsibility
Pro-Rector for Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
ALLE
Release
2023-11-13Submission
2023-11-20
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"