HEV9002 Methodology, Philosophy of Science and Research Ethics
- Number of credits10
- Teaching semester2024 Autumn
- Language of instructionNorwegian/English
- CampusElverum, Lillehammer
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Key theoretical and ethical issues within the fields of health science, public health science, sports science and social science.
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Methods in the design of qualitative and quantitative research, and with mixed methods.
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Different approaches and strategies for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
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Assessment and evaluation of research questions, design and methodology.
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The role of user participation in research.
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Research requirements in the Health Research Act and the Act relating to the processing of personal data.
Learning Outcome
Candidates:
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have in-depth knowledge about the main principles of quantitative and quantitative methodology.
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can assess the appropriateness of applying qualitative, quantitative and ‘mixed’ methods in the research process.
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have in-depth knowledge about and can critically assess key positions on scientific theory and ethical challenges associated with these positions.
Candidates:
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can manage and justify both methodological research decisions and ethical research decisions in their own research projects.
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can identify ethical issues and deal with them according to established research ethics principles.
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can critically assess methodological and ethical strengths and weaknesses of health and welfare research projects.
Candidates:
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can participate in professional debates on theoretical, ethical and methodological issues in health and welfare research.
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can critically assess applied research in health and welfare from theoretical and methodological perspectives.
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have insight into interdisciplinary approaches to complex issues.
Lectures with subsequent discussions.
Language of instruction:
Teaching is mainly conducted in Scandinavian languages and English, depending on the native language of the lecturer. If there are participants who do not use Scandinavian languages, English is used as a course language.
Individual home examination in the form of an essay.
Form of assessment:
Pass/Fail
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
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Home exam | Passed - not passed | Individual |