Course syllabus
Welcome to MGH102 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
GENERAL COURSE CONTENT
During the course both theoretical foundations and scientific implementations of research methods will be covered in lectures, seminars and workshops. The course begins with an outline of theory of science and qualitative methods, before moving on to quantitative methods, with a specific focus on epidemiology and biostatistics. The course will encompass training in practical competencies needed for the interpretation, assessment and implementation of quantitative research. In addition, ethical issues in research within the global health field will also be given attention.
ORGANIZATION OF THE COURSE
In order to meet the learning outcomes specified in the course plan, active full-time engagement is requested of you. This entails attendance and participation at lectures, active and prepared participation in seminars and computer sessions, as well as completion of the required assessments. Also, remember to allocate time for your own studies!
FORMS OF ASSESSMENT
- Two in-class written exams in qualitative and quantitative methods, respectively
- One in-class written computer-based exam in biostatistics
- Three mandatory seminars/assignments including written hand-ins
The grading scale comprises: Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U). To Pass (G) the student must complete and pass all three exams and the mandatory seminars with attached hand-ins. To Pass with Distinction (VG) the student must qualify for a Pass and in addition obtain the level of Pass with Distinction on the exam in quantitative methods and on the computer-based exam in biostatistics,
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Course coordinators:
- Anna Rehammar, School of Public Health and Community Medicine (SPHCM), anna.rehammar@gu.se (quantitative part)
- Gunilla Priebe, School of Public Health and Community Medicine (SPHCM) gunilla.priebe@gu.se (qualitative part)
Course administrator: Helen Borgkvist, helen.borgkvist@gu.se
Registration: via Ladok
Schedule: link to TimeEdit
Information for those of you who are planning to travel around Christmas: The last teaching before Christmas is scheduled on Friday Dec 20th, 9.15-12.00. We have mandatory sessions on campus in week 2.
This course is campus-based. However, in week 1 the scheduled teaching will be online-only (via Zoom), and in week 52 we will not have any scheduled teaching. Note that you will also need to be available for group work during week 1.
Zoom-link for online teaching in week 1:
To follow the course during the online teaching in week 1 you will need to install the software Stata on your computer or be able to attend a computer room on campus also during online teaching. Installation of Stata
Course syllabus: Syllabus MGH102
Literature list: Literature_MGH102