Knowledge

The student...

has insights into a variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches, and how these can be used and assure their quality.
have knowledge of some developments in social research, and why qualitative and quantitative methods are important and relevant in such research.
understands advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and quantitative methods, and can assess which research designs that are best suited in given contexts.
can see advantages and disadvantages of different methods, as well as understand how the research question, theoretical perspective, method of data collection, and techniques of analysis affects the validity of the research project.

Skills

The student...

can come up with a suitable qualitative or quantitative approach in order to plan, carry out, analyze and interpret studies of social research in general, and studies of educational sciences in particular.
is able to develop an academic assignment which has a satisfactory foundation in methods of scientific research.

General competence

The student...

can carry out a minor qualitative or quantitative study as a part of ones bachelor program, and later be able to carry out basic studies on the level of scientific report.
is familiar with suitable analytical tools, can carry out data analysis, and has sufficient knowledge to understand the significance of findings.

Subject description 5305

Qualitative and quantitative methods