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IT3010 - Research Methodology in Computer and Information Science

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Utøvende aktivitet 20/100
Øving 30/100
Arbeider 50/100

Course content

The course will give insight in the most important challenges for research methods in computer science, as well as theories of science. Challenges of research design and presentation of results will be covered. The course gives insight in the most used empirical research methods: Case studies, design science and ethnographic studies with emphasis on qualitative methods.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
The candidate will get knowledge of: - Basics of design of scientific studies. - Principles for selection of data collection and analysis methods.

Skills:
The candidate will be skilled on: - Collecting and analysing research data. - Foresee and reduce threats to validity of research designs.

General competence:
The candidate will get competence on: - Critically evaluate the quality of qualitative studies in computer science. - Conduct empirical studies.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, self-study, group presentations and individual assignments.

Course materials

Articles and book which will be presented at the start of the semester.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2014

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Informatics
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Arbeider 50/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Utøvende aktivitet 20/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Øving 30/100
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.
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