Quantitative Research
2023/2024
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
The student must attain
Knowledge and understanding of:
- basic quantitative methods in the humanities and social sciences and their basis in theories of science.
Skills
The student must attain
Skills in:
- explaining methodological issues in empirical research
- understanding and describing the cognitive implications of choices in quantitative methods.
Competences
The student must attainÂ
Competencies in:
- applying quantitative methods to concrete research problems
- explaining choice of method in relation to concrete research issues.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Methods in Quantitative Research |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is an individual 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 |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
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
| Education owner | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and International Studies, English |
| Study Board | Study Board of International and CrossâCultural Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Learning |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
