Knowledge

The student...

can explain what characterizes different qualitative and quantitative methods and the preconditions for applying these methods
can demonstrate knowledge of various qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and can evaluate advantages and disadvantages of these methods
can explain different types of samples used in research methods
can discuss how reliability and validity can be achieved in research
can explain how the research question, theoretical framework, study design, sample, data collection method, and data analysis techniques influence the validity of the study
can demonstrate knowledge of different qualitative data analysis methods
can explain and understand different statistical analysis methods for quantitative data, and the precondition to apply these
can explain the difference between correlation and causality
can explain the probability concept and significance testing in quantitative research, as well as the use of effect sizes
can discuss ethical considerations of qualitative and quantitative studies
can demonstrate knowledge of present research ethics guidelines and commitments, such as the The Personal Data Act, informed consent, and duty of report

Skills

The student...

can design and plan a psychological study using a suitable qualitative or quantitative approach
can discuss which design is most suitable in a given quantitative or qualitative study
can evaluate which statistical analyses are suitable for answering a given research question
can master qualitative data analysis
can use suitable tools for plotting quantitative data, implementing data analyses, and extracting results from the analyses
can evaluate and interpret results from an analysis

General competence

The student...

can apply scientific research methods to gather knowledge in a systematic manner
can explain why qualitative and quantitative methods are important and relevant for psychological research
can demonstrate knowledge about the scientific process and the importance of research findings
can exhibit consideration for participants/individuals and vulnerable groups in scientific work

Subject description 7145

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods