Course - Quantitative and Qualitative Methods - AM201306
AM201306 - Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
- Developing research questions in empirical research;
- Quantitative and qualitative study design;
- Conducting surveys;
- Descriptive statistics;
- Hypothesis testing and inference statistics;
- Correlation analysis;
- 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 the 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
- Group Work
- Mandatory assignments
- Introduction to statistical software
Additional information: Some lectures may be given in English. Mandatory work requirements: A mandatory assignment in pdf. Must be approved by the teacher in order to obtain the right to the exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved exercises
Further on evaluation
Re-sit of written exam in August.
Compulsory assignments are valid at re-sit exam.
This course is only available for students with admission to Business Administration (BØA). See the Specific Conditions for more details.
Compulsory assignments can include individual and/or group assignments. Information about compulsory assignments are given at start of semester.
Recommended previous knowledge
MET1001/AR100919 Mathematics for Business and MET1002/AR100219 Statistics for Business
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
To be decided at the beginning of the semester
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Economics and Administration
Department with academic responsibility
Department of International Business
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D 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"