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LOGO6411 - Research Methods

About

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025

Course content

The course's focus is to provide a broad introduction to social science research methods, and this includes knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative approaches, as well as statistics.

Part 1 deals with quantitative method: characteristics, research process, different designs, data collection, analysis and quality.

Part 2 deals with qualitative method: characteristics, research process, different designs, data collection, analysis and quality.

Part 3 deals with statistics: descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, logic and methods (parametric and non-parametric statistics). Analysis of data using SPSS.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

- knowledge of social science method and knowledge

- knowledge of opportunities, limitations and quality within quantitative and qualitative approaches to research

- knowledge of the use of statistical analyzes in quantitative studies and the logic behind significance testing

Skills:

- can apply qualitative, quantitative methods and statistics in own research

- can read and understand qualitative and quantitative research literature

General competence:

- a basis for critical reflection related to research and research results

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, individual reflection, group discussions and plenary discussions. The course has mandatory assignments. It is assumed that all students regularly use the current learning platform.

Compulsory assignments

  • 80% attendance at sessions
  • Tre obligatoriske innleveringer

Further on evaluation

The home exam has three parts. The combined scope of the three parts is a maximum of 5,625 words. Font Verdana, font size 12 and line spacing 1.5.

In order to sit for the exam, you must have attended 80% of the lectures and have three mandatory assignments approved.

Only one’s own and one’s child's illness or the like are valid reasons for absence.

Specific conditions:

Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.

Validity of compulsory activity: 4 semesters.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Speech Therapy (MLOGO)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master's program in Speech Therapy or separate admission to the course. Speech Therapy (MLOGO)

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Further education, higher degree level

Coursework

No

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Speech Therapy
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Department with administrative responsibility
Section for quality in education and learning environment

Examination

  • * 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.
Examination

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