Course - Quantitative and Qualitative methods - SMF2292F
SMF2292F - Quantitative and Qualitative methods
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | KALKULATOR |
Course content
- Developing research questions in empirical research;
- Quantitative and qualitative study design;
- Questionnaire surveys;
- Descriptive statistics;
- Hypothesis testing and inference statistics;
- Correlation measures;
- Analysis of variance (ANOVA);
- Regression analysis;
- Qualitative interviews and focus groups;
- Observation and document analysis;
- Analyzes of qualitative data;
- Validity and reliability;
- Interpretation and discussion of data;
- Introduction to "Big data" in business and management;
- Ethical issues in empirical research.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing this course, students should have acquired knowledge on how to carry out empirical research in the domain of economic and business administration. This includes knowledge about:
- Research problems and corresponding research questions and how these lay the premises for the research process;
- Qualitative and quantitative research designs and corresponding methods of data collection;
- Methods for analysing of qualitative and quantitative data;
- Criteria for assessing the quality of empirical research;
Skills
After completing the course, students should be able to carry out empirical research by applying both quantitative and/or qualitative methods. This includes being able to:
- Run statistical analyzes and interpret results using statistical software;
- Assess the validity and reliability of empirical research projects;
- Report and communicate main results and draw conclusions from empirical research projects.
General competence:
The course shall provide a solid academic basis for:
- Being able to select a valid methodological approach in empirical research and business analysis
- Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
Develop the ability to critically reflect on methods and be able to reflect on the implications of empirical findings.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures videos
Videos from exercises with an introduction to the use of statistical software
Group work with compulsory tasks
Additional information: Information about compulsory tasks is given at the start of the semester. The compulsory tasks must be approved in order to take the exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved exercises
Further on evaluation
Re-sit of written exam in August.
Approved assignments from earlier years are valid until substantial changes are done with respect to course content.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Business Administration (part-time) (BØKLED-F)
Recommended previous knowledge
REA1153 Mathematics for Economists and REA1154 Statistics for Economists
Course materials
To be decided at the beginning of the semester
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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SMF2292 | 7.5 | ||
SMF3071 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
SMF3081 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2018 | |
SMF3081F | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2018 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Economics and Administration
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 KALKULATOR INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 KALKULATOR INSPERA
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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"