Course syllabus

Welcome to MGH102 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

COURSE DATES

  • Qualitative part: 5 November to 14 November
  • Quantitative part: 17 November to 18 January 

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.

EXAMINATION DATES

  • Qualitative part:
    • DISA exam: 14 November 8.30-11.30, 2a Långgatan 19
      • DISA re-examination 1: 10 January 8.30-11.30, 2a Långgatan 19 
      • DISA re-examination 2: June 2026 (date to be completed)
  • Quantitative part: 
    • DISA exam: 9 December, 8.30-12.30, 2a Långgatan 19
      • DISA re-examination 1: 31 January, 14.00-18.00, Reutersgatan 2c 
      • DISA re-examination 2: 13 June, 8.30-12.30, 1a Långgatan 16
    • Computer-based exam in biostatistics: 16 January 8.00-15.00 (lecture hall: see TimeEdit)
    • Mandatory seminars/assignments: see TimeEdit

ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Course coordinators:
- Anna Rehammar, anna.rehammar@gu.se (quantitative part)
- Gunilla Priebe, gunilla.priebe@gu.se (qualitative part)

Course administrator:  Helen Borgkvist, helen.borgkvist@gu.se  

Registration:  via Ladok 

Link to schedule in TimeEdit: Schedule
Information for those of you who are planning to travel around Christmas: The last campus-based teaching before Christmas is scheduled on Friday Dec 19th, 9.15-12.00. We have teaching on-campus in week 2 (starting Monday Jan 5th) and mandatory sessions on campus in week 3.

This course is campus-based. However, in week 52 and week 1 the scheduled teaching will be online-only (via Zoom). Note that you also need to be available for group work during these weeks.

To follow the course during the online teaching you will need to install the software Stata on your computer or be able to attend a computer room on campus during online teaching. Installation of Stata

Course syllabus: Syllabus MGH102

Literature list: Literature_MGH102