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2024/2025  BA-BDMAO1026U  Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

English Title
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

Course information

Language English
Course ECTS 15 ECTS
Type Mandatory (also offered as elective)
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
BSc in Digital Management
Course coordinator
  • Kristian Bondo Hansen - Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC)
Main academic disciplines
  • Methodology and philosophy of science
  • Statistics and quantitative methods
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 25-06-2024

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Learning objectives
On completion of the course, students should be able to:
  • understand and account for the philosophies of science taught in class
  • explain, discuss, and apply the different qualitative and quantitative social science research methods taught in class
  • compare and critically evaluate strengths and limitations of said methods
  • create a comprehensive and actionable research design
  • account for and reflect upon ethical dilemmas of conducting empirical research within the social sciences
Examination
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods:
Exam ECTS 15
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 10 pages
Assignment type Written assignment
Release of assignment Subject chosen by students themselves, see guidelines if any
Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Grading scale 7-point grading scale
Examiner(s) One internal examiner
Exam period Summer and Summer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

This course teaches students to (1) understand and critically evaluate the dominant philosophies of science and methodologies that undergird scientific knowledge creation in the social sciences and (2) competently use a broad selection of qualitative and quantitative social science research methods.

 

The course is divided into three overlapping phases: First, students are introduced to central concepts (induction, deduction, verification, falsification, ontology, epistemology, etc.) and positions (positivism, social constructivism, critical theory, etc.) in the philosophy of science. In addition to learning about theories of what constitutes science, students will get practical training in identifying researchable problems and formulating concise research questions. Second, students will learn about and be taught to use a range of qualitative methods. In the final stretch of the course, students will be introduced to and trained to use a wide variety of quantitative methods foundational to social science research.

 

Through active participation in the course, students will learn to competently perform social science research. This entails designing a research project of the size and scope required for a Bachelor thesis at CBS. It moreover entails gaining an in-depth understanding of and developing the ability to critically reflect on the conventions of the methodological decisions taken in and possible ethical dilemmas associated with said research project. Finally, students will learn to communicate their research practice and process orally and in writing. The knowledge gained and competencies developed in the course will not only help students in their studies at the university but prepare them for a labour market where they must account for their approach (method) to problem-solving.

Description of the teaching methods
The course combines lectures, exercises, and workshops. Lectures will provide foundational knowledge about the philosophies of science and social science research methods on offer in the course. In the exercise classes and workshops, students will work with the application of methodological tools introduced in the lectures. Exercises and workshops will involve group work, peer- and teacher-student-feedback, and dialogue-driven teaching.
Feedback during the teaching period
Students will have the opportunity to get continuous feedback in lectures, exercise classes, and in workshops throughout the duration of the course. Also, peer-feedback is integrated in exercises and case work.
Student workload
Preparation 268 hours
Lectures 25 hours
Exercise classes 32 hours
Exam 87 hours
Last updated on 25-06-2024