Learning outcome

After completing the course the candidate:

- Has knowledge of important scientific approaches

- Can critically reflect on the importance of scientific approaches for the development of knowledge in the field of caring for the elderly

- Has thorough knowledge of scientific paradigms and their significance for research processes

- Understands the difference between qualitative and quantitative methods

- Can problematize the relationship between theory and empirical research

- Has knowledge of methodology for knowledge and quality development practices

- Can apply principles of knowledge-based practice

Course Description

- The knowledge concept

- Science and scientific knowledge

- Scientific theory and its relevance for health research

- Research processes and research design

- Qualitative and quantitative methods

- Quality development in clinical practice

- Knowledge-based practice

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, seminars and group work

Assessment Methods

In order to sit the examination students must fulfil the following requirements:

987-E2 ST1 Group assignment with oral presentation; presented at a seminar: see description posted on Fronter; pass/fail.

Examination:

987-E2 ST2 Scientific Methods and Knowledge.

Six-hour final written examination; assessed with a grade.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean