Scientific Methods 3-Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, 9 credits

For admission to courses on Semester 5, it is required that the student has managed at least 80 % (96 credits) of the courses on semester 1 - 4.

The course is included in a scientific streak which includes total 15 HE credits and runs through all study programme. The general aim with the scientific streak is to provide the student knowledge research methodology and skills in scientific working method. The specific aim of this course – Scholarship 3 – are to give the student basic knowledge in quantitative and qualitative methods and statistics.

The expected learning outcomes of the course
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

- Account for scientific theoretical concepts and different research traditions within the audiological subject area
- Explain and define different qualitative and quantitative methods and differences between quantitative and qualitative methods and concepts
- Carry out a pilot project with quantitative or qualitative method and compile and present collected scientific material in poster form
- Apply statistical methods and hypothesis tests in calculations and arguments
- Produce a project idea that can lead up to a degree project

Lectures, group assignments, exercises and seminars.

Part 1 - Scientific concepts and research methodology (1.5 HE credits)
Active participation in compulsory seminars.
Self tests about scientific theoretical concepts

Part 2 - Quantitative methodology and statistics (4.5 HE credits)
Self tests about statistical concepts
Take-home examination with application of statistical methods based on articles
Peer-review of take-home examination

Part 3 - Pilot project and Project idea (3.0 HE credits)
Poster presentation of independent implemented project work
Written submission of a minor essay with project idea before Scholarship 4 and Degree Project

For a Pass grade in the course, attendance at compulsory parts is also required. In case of absence from compulsory part, the student is responsible alone to contact course coordinator for complementary assignment. Being offered for students who not have become passed at the regular examination total possibility to six examinations, of which the three last in connection with the next occasion then the course is given.

Examination can take place according to earlier literature list during a time of a year after the date then a renewal of the literature list been made. Examination will be provided during a time of two years after a possible close-down of the course.

Examination can take place according to earlier literature list during a time of a year after the date then a renewal of the literature list been made. Examination will be provided during a time of two years after a possible close-down of the course.