Philosophy of Science and Research Methodology - Part 2
The philosophy of science addresses questions about what qualifies as knowledge from different perspectives, providing the foundation for research-based approaches to adapted education.
The course provides a broad introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods, and various methodological issues. It provides insight into and experience of how to proceed in planning, implementing, evaluating and disseminating research work.
Knowledge. The candidate has:
- Advanced knowledge about the philosophy of science and research methodology and research ethics related to their own master’s thesis.
- Advanced knowledge about concepts, theories and methods related to their own master’s thesis.
- In-depth knowledge about different perspectives within the philosophy of science and how the researcher’s position influences the research process, related to their own master’s thesis.
Skills - The candidate can:
- Work independently with their own research project and relate their own master’s thesis to national and international research.
- Account for and discuss various perspectives within the philosophy of science in relation to knowledge and research relevant to their own master’s thesis.
- Follow ethical guidelines for research and critically reflect upon ethic issues related to their own master’s thesis.
General competence - The candidate can:
- Critically reflect on their own and others research
- Analyse relevant ethic issues related to their own master’s thesis.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
ST308L - Philosophy of Science and Research Methodology - 7.5 credits