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Theory of Science and Scientific Method 15 Credits

This course focuses on advanced knowledge and skills in theory of science, quantitative and qualitative research design. After completing the course you will have the skills to implement projects and development work where quantitative or qualitative methods are used. The module including quantitative methods also provides advanced knowledge in statistical analyses. In addition, the student should be able to evaluate, analyse and summarise results from scientific literature.

Course Contents

- approaches of theory of science
- critical review of scientific articles
- research ethics
- research design within quantitative research methods
- data collection, analysis and presentation of quantitative data
- research design within qualitative research methods
- data collection, analysis and presentation of qualitative data
- data collection, analysis and presentation using a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods

Prerequisites

A Degree of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy 180 credits including an independent thesis of at least 15 credits or the equivalent.

Level of Education: Master A1N
Course code/Ladok code: HVVR24
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare

Previous and ongoing course occasions

Type of course
Program
Study type
Distance
Number of required meetings
0
Semester
Autumn 2014: Aug 25 - Jan 18
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Time
Flexible
Course coordinator
Sofi Fristedt
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
30000kr
Syllabus
HTML  PDF
Application code
HJ-HHJ1807
Type of course
Single subject
Study type
Distance
Number of required meetings
0
Semester
Autumn 2014: Aug 25 - Jan 18
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Time
Flexible
Course coordinator
Sofi Fristedt
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
30000kr
Syllabus
HTML  PDF
Application code
HJ-11199
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