- - Scientific theory and research ethics
- - Overview of common methods and techniques for collecting, analyzing and interpreting data in the fields of ergonomics and work environment engineering
- - Epidemiology and statistical methods
- - Qualitative methods
- - Interactive research
- - Academic writing for essays and reports
- - Workshops, laboratories and seminars for practice and reflection on the implementation of studies
HN2021 Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications (Ergonomics) 7.5 credits
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Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Flemingsberg
- Duration
- 14 Jan 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
- Periods
- P3 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
60285
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Schedule
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Contact
Andrea Eriksson (andrea4@kth.se)
Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The students shall after their studies be able to:
- understand differences and relationships between different scientific perspectives and methods and have well-grounded reflections about this
- understand how scientific knowledge is generated and related to theory of science
- understand and be able to apply qualitative and quantitative methodology approaches
- apply knowledge of how to design a study, as well as propose suitable methods and techniques for collection, analysis and interpretation of data for various types of studies
- apply commonly used methods within research and development in the field of ergonomics and work environment engineering
- understand differences between research and development work
- be able to report studies according to standards within the field of ergonomics and work environment engineering
- critically review and evaluate research reports and other studies within the fields of ergonomics and work environment engineering.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
180 ECTS credits, in technical, natural or medical sciences or in human resource studies. English B/English 6
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- SEM4 - Assignment and seminar for quantitative methods, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM5 - Assignment and seminar for qualitative methods, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN2 - Written examination, 3.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Offered by
Main field of study
Technology and Health
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Andrea Eriksson (andrea4@kth.se)
Transitional regulations
Students follow the content of the syllabus for which they were enrolled, i.e. those who were enrolled with an older syllabus are examined according to older course content and course modules.