Course - Research Methods - TMET410
Research Methods
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
Topics of the course:
- Theory of Science
- Research design
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Research ethics
- Reporting
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student:
- Has knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Has a professional basis for choosing a methodological approach in R&D-based analyses (as well as in his/her own master's thesis).
- Is familiar with a wide range of data collection and analysis methods
- Is able to apply basic statistical methods to economic/administrative problems.
- Masters univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis methods.
- Has knowledge in both analytical theory and practical application.
- Has acquired the ability to critically methods.
Skills
The student:
- Can understand and evaluate qualitative and quantitative surveys, as well as conduct both quantitative and qualitative surveys.
- Masters the SPSS analysis program.
General competence
- The student has acquired the ability to critical reflection with respect to research methods
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group work and exercises.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatorisk semesteroppgave.
Further on evaluation
Permitted aids during the exam: Approved calculator according to NTNU's aid code B-D "specific simple calculator". Other calculator allowed in the course are: Casio FC-100V and Texas Instruments - BAII Plus. The mandatory term paper must be passed in order to take the exam.
In the case of a re-sit exam and the last exam after the course has been discontinued, the form of assessment may be changed to an oral exam
The course is only available to students admitted to a study programme under "special conditions".
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Management of Technology (ØAMLT)
Required previous knowledge
Basic course in statistics
Course materials
The syllabus is given at the start of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| MET3001 | 5 sp | Spring 2017 |
Subject areas
- Economics and Administration