BNS-1040 Project Design and Methods - 10 stp

The subject can be taken as a single course.

The course is obligatory for Bachelor of Northern Studies.

Topics that will be dealt with are:

• The use of theory in research

• Research design

• Planning a research project and formulating research questions

• Types of data

• Surveys: design of survey questionnaires and sampling of respondents

• Basic methods in quantitative data analysis

• Qualitative research methods: interviewing, focus groups, analysis of documents, field research and participant observation

• Bridging the gap between qualitative and quantitative research.

Admission requirements:

Nordic applicants: Generell studiekompetanse. Admission procedures for foreign applicants, please read: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=351800

Admission code: 9199

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

Knowledge

• Explain different social scientific research methods i.e. surveys, interviews, analysis of documents and field research.

Skills

• Plan and design a minor research project.

• Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data.

• Write up and report social research.

General competence

• Reflect critically on research in social science.

• Apply the principles of academic integrity, values and practices; honesty, fairness, respect and accountability.

• Explain the ethical considerations of conducting research and the use of research results.