Qualitative and Quantitative Methods I

The course will give students experience in and in-depth knowledge of independent practical work with scientific methods. The course focuses in particular on how qualitative and quantitative methods can complement each other. The student will practice insight and skills in the design of social science studies and practical methodological work related to different phases in the research process. We will work with methodological design, formulation of issues and research questions. The research questions will be analyzed quantitatively using a completed data set, and qualitatively through interviews with fellow students. Work will also be done on analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data, with emphasis on simple quantitative analyzes, probability theory and statistical inference within quantitative methods and various analysis techniques within qualitative methods. Because the course is practically oriented with guidance and exercises, it is strongly recommended that students follow all teaching. Supervision normally takes place within the teaching / seminar time. No individual guidance or follow-up will be given to students who do not participate in the teaching program.