Methods in Quantitative Research
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
In addition to the compulsory modules of 165 ECTS credits, the Bachelor Program in Language and International Studies, English also comprises elective modules of a total of 15 ECTS credits. Students may freely choose between the elective modules stated in sections 37 to 44 or other elective modules offered by other study boards, although the latter must be approved by the Board of Studies.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- basic quantitative methods in the humanities and social sciences and their basis in theories of science.
Skills
- explaining methodological issues in empirical research
- understanding and describing the cognitive implications of choices in quantitative methods.
Competences
- applying quantitative methods to concrete research problems
- explaining choice of method in relation to concrete research issues.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Methods in Quantitative Research |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is an exam portfolio; the content of the portfolio
must demonstrate that the student has achieved the above-mentioned
learning objectives that the student has achieved the
above-mentioned learning objectives and has participated actively
in course activities. The requirements for the contents of the
portfolio will be determined by the course instructor at the start
of the semester.
The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner. Any re-examinations will be held in held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised exam portfolio. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Kvantitative forskningsmetoder |
| Module code | BALISE201827 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Global Studies |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
