ME2000 Research Methodology 3.0 credits

In the course, lectures and seminares with discussion- and writing exercises are mixed. To support the ongoing learning process, small writing assignments are given where the student has the possibility of testing her/his knowledge before the exam. The exam is done through a written home exam and here, the student should be able to take a scientific standpoint, regarding onthology, epistemology in relation to the method chosen for the thesis.

After the course, the student shall:         

1. be able to formulate a scientific question, for example the research question which will be studied in the thesis work         
2. be able to chose a suitable method to investigate the research question         
3. describe different qualitative and quantitative methods        
4. account for different onthological and epistemological views         
5. identify gender and ethical aspects in scientific work         
6. use references in scientific writing and present a correct reference list         
7. plan the method section of a thesis 

M-IEO and P-IEO

TIEOM

TINEM

Will be presented at the start of the course

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• LIT1 - Assignments, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Bo Karlson

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Established 2004-10-14.

Replaces 4D1303.