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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. 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. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The students will get an introduction to various methods of research within the field of social sciences. They are to learn the most basic skills connected to quantitative and qualitative research, in order to be capable of doing individual research. The students are also to learn what characterizes scientific research, so that they can evaluate such research. | Contents
The course provides a broad theoretical and practical introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods of social scientific research. The students are to learn how quantitative research (questionnaires, etc.) is planned and executed, how statistical methods to analyze gathered data are used, as well as how to present findings from quantitative research. They are also to learn to plan qualitative studies and gather qualitative research material, analyze data and present studies done through observation, qualitative interviews, texts and other qualitative methods. | 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. | Date(s) of written examination
22.11.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn 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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Teaching autumn 2007
Undervisningen på SVF-1050 er delt i to, med en forelesningsrekke på torsdagene fra 14.15 tll 16.00, og en forelesningsrekke på fredagene fra 1015 til 1200. På torsdagene undervises det i kvantitativ metode, mens på fredagene undervises det i kvalitativ metode.
Orienteringsmøte: torsdag 16. august kl. 14.15 | | Kvantitativ metode | Lærer 1.aman Arild Wæraas
| | Kvalitativ metode | Foreleser F.aman. Sissel H. Eriksen
| | Kvantitativ metode - PC-seminar | Studentene velger selv hvilket PC-seminar de ønsker å følge. | | PC-seminar 1 | Første gang: 19.09.07 kl. 08.15, rom C0109
Onsdager kl 0815-1000
Seminarlærer Martin Sollund Krane
| | PC-seminar 2 | Første gang: 20.09.07 kl. 08.15, rom C0109
Torsdager kl 0815-1000
Seminarlærer Martin Sollund Krane
| | PC-seminar 3 | Første gang: 20.09.07 kl. 10.15, rom C0109
Torsdager kl 1015-1200
Seminarlærer Martin Sollund Krane
| | Seminar 1 - uke 40 - Sosiologi og Planlegging | Oppmøte på første seminardag er obligatorisk.
Spesielt tilrettelagt for studenter på sosiologi og planlegging. Rom B 1004
Mandag kl 1415-1600
Onsdag kl 1415-1600
Fredag kl 0815-1000
Seminarlærer Mona Grete Berg Hansen
| | Seminar 2 - uke 41 - Pedagogikk | Oppmøte på første seminardag er obligatorisk.
Spesielt tilrettelagt for studenter på pedagogikk. Hus 1, rom 1.317
Mandag kl 0815-1000
Onsdag kl 1415-1600
Fredag kl 0815-1000
Seminarlærer Mona Grete Berg Hansen
| | Seminar 3 - uke 43 - Statsvitenskap og Helseadministrasjon | Oppmøte på første seminardag er obligatorisk.
Spesielt tilrettelagt for studenter på statsvitenskap og helseadministrasjon. Rom B 1004
Mandag kl 0815-1000
Onsdag kl 1415-1600
Fredag kl 0815-1000
Seminarlærer Mona Grete Berg Hansen
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