Course - Introduction to the Philosophy of Science and Educational Research Methods - PED1005
PED1005 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Science and Educational Research Methods
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 4 hours | A |
Course content
The course offers a basic introduction to the philosophy of science, qualitative and quantitative research methods and statistics. Central to the course are the characteristics of various research traditions used in educational research, science of counseling and adult learning, about their practices, the standards they have to meet and the scientific ideals they are based on. The course includes how to plan and carry out various types of studies, how to analyze data and how to present results from qualitative and quantitative studies. In statistics, the emphasis is on basic concepts and symbols used in descriptive statistics.
Learning outcome
The students
- have knowledge about different traditions in philosophy of science and their importance for research methodology.
- have basic knowledge about important quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistics which are used in the fields of education, adult learning and counseling science.
- have basic knowledge about scientific and ethical standards in social science studies.
- are able to assess the implications of the choice of methods for samples, data collection methods and analyzes.
- are able to understand and critically evaluate and interpret others and their own research, as well as report research findings.
- know how to plan and carry out a basic research assignment.
Learning methods and activities
3 hours teaching pr. week.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required course reading material is approximately 500 pages.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
No.of lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 1
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Education
- Social Sciences
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
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Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
A
Release 2020-12-15
Submission 2020-12-15
Release 09:00
Submission 13:00
INSPERA -
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"