Knowledge

The student…

has knowledge of the prerequisites behind different qualitative and quantitative methods as well as their possibilities and limitations when used in pedagogical research
is familiar with suitable analytical tools and techniques for conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses
has knowledge of how to develop research questions that are relevant in pedagogical research and how to select research designs suitable for investigating these
understands how the research question, theoretical founding, data collection methods and analytical techniques affect the validity and reliability of a research study
is familiar with current research ethics guidelines and obligations

Skills

The student…

can apply methodological knowledge to assess and interpret results from one’s own and others' research, including its validity and reliability, and can use this knowledge to explore one’s own pedagogical practice
can design, plan and carry out a small-scale pedagogical investigation in line with a suitable methodological approach
can find, evaluate and discuss the methodological foundations in different types of research texts

General competence

The student…

is able to apply research ethics guidelines to individuals and vulnerable groups involved in research
can disseminate methodological knowledge both in writing and orally
can discuss the significance and limitations of one’s own and others' research findings
has insight into qualitative and quantitative methods relevant in pedagogical research and how these can be used to develop new insight

Subject description 5346

Research methods in educational science