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2015/2016  KAN-CSSMO1020U  Research Methods and Data Management

English Title
Research Methods and Data Management

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Full Degree Master
Duration One Quarter
Start time of the course First Quarter
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for MSc of Social Science
Course coordinator
  • Kristian Anders Hvass - Department of International Economics and Management (INT)
Main academic disciplines
  • Sociology
Last updated on 14-08-2015
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors: The student must be able :
  • to account for selected research methods, including an introductory level of philosophy of science
  • to identify and apply relevant quantitative and qualitative methods within a service business context
  • to demonstrate a knowledge of research methodologies and methods, including formulating a research question, choosing a research method, and structuring a research project issue
Examination
Research Methods and Data Management:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Oral Exam
Individual or group exam Individual
Duration 20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Preparation time With the listed preparation time: 20 Minutes
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam period Autumn
Aids allowed to bring to the exam Limited aids, see the list below:
- own notes
- books
- lap top
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Description of the exam procedure

Students will be given a list of possible questions at the start of the course. At the time of the exam, the student will choose a random question from the list of possible questions. Although, the examination will cover the entire curriculum.
Course content and structure

The course gives an introduction to the study of research methods, including the philosophies of science. Focus is on the application of advanced quantitative and qualitative methods within a business context. The course enables students to evaluate and apply tools and methods for analyzing service industries. At the conclusion of the course students are expected to demonstrate a knowledge of research methodologies and methods, including formulating a research question, choosing a research method, and structuring a research project. Quantitative skills will be taught using SPSS.
Teaching methods
In-class lectures, online lectures (i.e. flipped-classrooms), case analyses, workshop, and home assignments.
Expected literature

 Curriculum (indicative):
 

  1. Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS (3rd ed.). London: Sage Publications.
  2. Blaikie, N. (2010). Designing Social Research (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Polity Publications.
  3. Compendium

 
Last updated on 14-08-2015