Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Syllabus, Master's level, 1TG422
- Code
- 1TG422
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Sustainable Destination Development A1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 8 March 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree in addition to 20 credits in Sustainable destination development.
Learning outcomes
After a successfully completed course the student should be able to:
- identify and account for basic theoretical starting points useful for scientific work in sustainable destination development,
- relate different methodological approaches to each other and account for their advantages and limitations,
- describe how qualitative and quantitative methods, including statistical methods, can contribute with knowledge in sustainable destination development,
- assess and critically review scientific work in sustainable destination development based on how the knowledge presented relates to specific methodological approaches,
- identify and delimit issues within sustainable destination development, as well as how these should be methodologically addressed to form relevant knowledge about underlying issues,
- assess methodological approaches from ethical standpoint, and demonstrate awareness of research ethics as an important component of scientific methodology.
Content
Discussion of a number of theoretical starting points and methodological considerations relevant to knowledge formation in sustainable development. Orientation in the theoretical starting points which is the basis of a variety of methods. Illustration of how different methodological approaches relate to the knowledge-based issues they address, and the type of knowledge they are seeking for. Reading and writing tasks, as well as seminars, which provide practice in analysing and critically reviewing scientific knowledge in sustainable destination development, in the light of the methodological considerations upon which this knowledge is based. Application of different qualitative and quantitative methods, including statistics. Reflection of choices, implementation and results from a methodological and ethical points of view.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars, individual reading and writing exercises, and group work.
Assessment
Written assignments (5 credits) and active participation in seminars and group work (2.5 credits).