Course syllabus - Applied Quantitative Research Methods

Objectives

The aim of this course is that the student acquires basic knowledge in quantitative scientific methods, related to research in innovation and design. The student will also develop a problem-oriented approach to visualization and other forms of presentations of quantitative data.

Learning outcomes

When completed this course the student is able to:

Knowledge and understanding:
- give an account for quantitative research methods relevant within research in innovation and design
- give an account for different kinds of data collection for quatitative research

Skills and ability:
- apply basic quantitative methods for collection and analysis of data
- estimate and give cause for choise of methods for data collection and analysis in accordance to problem and purpose
- interpret and value visual presentations of quantitative data

Values and attitude
- scrutinize and value scientific presentations where quantitative methods are used for collection and/or analysis of data

Course content

The course begins with a theoretical part (litterature studies and lectures) regarding quantitative methods. This part is individually examined. In the following part of the course quantitative studies are analyzed with a focus on visual presentations. This part is an oral examination in seminar. Partly parallel to this the students design and carry through a minor quantitative study, which is examined through handed in material and in seminar.

Tuition

The teaching is carried out through lectures, seminars and group projects. In addition to that through supervision of a minor study.

Specific requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent. Swedish B and English A.

Examination

Exercise (INL1), 3 credits, marks Pass (G)
Seminar (SEM1), 2.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), 2 credits, marks Pass (G)

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Grade

Pass, Fail