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SVF-1050: Research Methods for the Social Sciences Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
This subject forms a compulsory part of the bachelor studies in Political Science, Sociology, Education and Health Administration. It also functions as a support subject in other Social Science and Humanities fields.
| Contents
The course offers a broad theoretical and practical introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods for social scientists. | Form of teaching
Lectures and seminars. | Coursework requirements
Godkjent oppgave i kvantitativ metode. Godkjent oppgave i kvalitativ metode.
| Exam and assessment
Portfolio and written assessment.
The examination is in two parts, consisting of:
A. The submission of two compulsory assignments:
- An assignment in qualitative methods based on ''fieldwork'' - observation in the public arena.
The assignment carried out as a group exercise.
- An assignment in quantitative methods based on available data and PC-lab. The assignment should incorporate a short theoretical introduction.
The assignment may be carried out as a group exercise.
Assignment seminars and PC lab sessions will be offered throughout the semester, running parallel with the lectures. Attendance at the seminars is not compulsory.
The assignments will be evaluated by the academic teacher and must be successfully completed before the candidate may proceed to the final examination.
B. The final examination consists of an 6-hour invigilated examination with one quantitative and one qualitative assignment, each counting for 50% of the overall mark.
Grading: A-E=pass, F=fail.
The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Sylvia Steffensen | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Course overlap
SV-150 -1 10 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/svfak/3781/2#1
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