The participants will carry out a scientific work, where it is included to collect, describe and analyse data with appropriate research method. The results should be discussed in relation to earlier and future research, as well as analyse weaknesses and strengths in own and others' research.

The work should be presented orally and in writing.

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

- Describe various research methods of both qualitative and quantitative nature

- Apply various research methods of both qualitative and quantitative nature. Examples of these methods are mean value comparisons (t-test and ANOVA) and multiple regression analysis. Examples of methods for qualitative analysis are text analysis and open coding

- Choose research methods that are relevant for different types of research studies

- Explain and discuss the weaknesses and strengths of various research methods

- Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking

- Apply KTH ethics for copying and citation of others' work

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• INL1 - Hand in Exercise, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• INL2 - Hand in Exercise, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• ÖVN1 - Exercise, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: P, 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.

The final grade for the course will be set based on the received P on ÖVN1 - i.g. approved assignment 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 and participation in the related seminars as well as participation during the presentation of assignment 1, 3, 4, and 8.

A maximum of 5 points will be given for Assignment 1, 4, and 8 resulting in a total score of 15 points. This grade is for INL1 and INL2 and is also the final grade of the course. The point levels for different final course grades are as follows:

Participants have the opportunity to provide supplementary work in order to complete learning objectives during and for a time after the course.

Participants have the opportunity to provide supplementary work in order to raise an approved grade some time after the course.

Supplementary work that is submitted after the related assignment deadline will be corrected and reported into ladok after P1.

• 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.

We make use of the “academic quarter” for lectures, not for final presenations of qualitative and quantitative analyses.

• Some sessions are mandatory. It is your own responsibility to make sure that you are able to attend these sessions.

• Grades in this course are set on an individual basis. In particular, if you work in a group and you are not sharing the workload in a balanced manner, then you must include in your hand-ins a detailed statement declaring how the work has been allocated between the members.

• Assignments can only be submitted in Canvas. Assignments sent by email will not be viewed.

• You will find administrative information needed in the document you are reading now and in Canvas, together with the schedule in the KTH schedule system. Contact Jens Hemphälä if you have additional questions.

• If you are a student in need of extra support or resources of any kind, you must notify us in advance, and you must do it by following the official procedure at KTH. Contact  your coordinator or FUNKA for that. See the KTH website for more information.

• If you fail to hand in the mandatory assignments as stated above, or if your hand-ins do not qualify for marking, this may imply that you will need to attend a later course instead.