Syllabus

Research Methodology

Code
GIK2S6
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Information Systems (IKA)
Group of Subjects
Informatics/Computer and Systems Sciences
Disciplinary Domain
Technology, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Information Systems1
Microdata Analysis2
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1F
2G1F
Approved
Approved, 21 October 2021.
This syllabus is valid from 27 December 2021.
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Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
  • describe how scientific approaches govern method awareness and choice of methods
  • describe research strategies and methods
  • describe ethical aspects of research

Skills and Abilities

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
  • formulate the background, problems, issues and purpose relating to a scientific study
  • present a scientific report
  • use IT tools for the collection, processing, analysis and presentation of data
  • search among sources of information and critically review sources and evaluate information
  • explain their choice of research strategy and methods in relation to a scientific investigation

Judgement and Approach

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
  • evaluate the choice of scientific strategies and methods
  • critically review a scientific report

Course Content

The course deals with how scientific studies are structured, carried out, presented and valued. Central to that context are treated concepts such as scientific approach, research strategy, method, quantitative and qualitative studies, mixed  research, reliability, validity, accuracy, precision, repetition, reproducibility, theoretical framework, etc. The course also deals with how ethical considerations are made in research contexts.

Assessment

Written exam (2 credits), mandatory seminars and project work (4 credits) and laboratory work (1.5 credits).

Forms of Study

Lectures, mandatory seminars, workshops, project work, and laboratory work.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

Written exam, 2 credits, U-G, laboratory work, 1.5 credits, U-G, mandatory seminars and project work, 4 credits, U - VG

Prerequisites

  • Data- and Information Management, 15 credits

Other Information

The course corresponds to the course Research Methodology (IK1090 and GIK2BW).