Core Course 4: Research Methodology and Ethics
Course content
The course introduces the principal study designs, methodological approaches and ethical considerations in disaster research; with a focus on research development.
Specifically, the course covers:
- Critical literature review for identification of relevant knowledge gaps, research problems and questions.
- Quantitative methods for primary and secondary data collection - including definition of outcomes and variables; target population; sampling; and questionnaire design. Central issues on data management, validation, and analyses using statistical software (e.g. SPSS) are also covered.
- Qualitative methods for primary data collection including focus group discussions; key informant interviews; and participant observation. Data management validation and analyses including field note analyses are also covered.
- Mixed methods approaches in terms of the rationale for use, common procedures, and limitations.
- Basic principles and statutes on research ethics focusing on the specific challenges within disaster research.
Master of Disaster Management - compulsory
This course is offered to MDMa full programme students only.
See homepage for MDMa course dates.
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On completion of the course, students should be able to: Knowledge:
Skills:
Competences:
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This course consists of a variety of teaching/learning methods
(blended learning) ranging from class-based lectures, journal
clubs, group work and student led presentations as well as
individual preparation and study time. All in-class sessions are
moderated by faculty staff members. Students are expected to
contribute actively through oral and written presentations as well
as constructive feedback to colleagues during sessions.
The teaching/learning methods could be listed as follows:
• Lectures - Imparting knowledge, concepts, theories and models
• Journal clubs – discussion of relevant papers with emphasis on
analytical skills and knowledge gain
• Group work – guided with a set of questions or an (software)
exercise based on specific case
• Presentations – of group or individual student
assignments
Literature list is available in Absalon.
See admission/course registration requirements at www.mdma.ku.dk/admission-and-application/
Written exam feedback is given in the case of the grade, FAIL.
Apply online via https://www.mdma.ku.dk/
Open to MDMa full programme students ONLY.
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
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Written assignment
- Type of assessment details
- Course Assignment (5 page Synopsis)
A synopsis is a brief outline of the student's proposed thesis.
The required length of the synopsis is 5 pages, excluding the cover page and reference list (1 page = approximately 2,400 keystrokes, font size 12 pt. line space 1.5). - Aid
- All aids allowed
The use chatbots and/or similar tools is not allowed in and for exams.
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
One internal examiner
- Exam period
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See the MDMa Exam Schedule
- Re-exam
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The exam form for the reexam is the same as the ordinary exam. See dates in the MDMa Exam Schedule
Criteria for exam assessment
To achieve the grade, PASSED, the student must be able to:
Knowledge
- Identify and critically evaluate the relevance and validity of scientific literature and data within the field of disaster management.
Skills
- Describe relevant research problems and formulate specific research questions and objectives to be addressed within the framework of a master thesis research project.
- Determine appropriate study designs and critically discuss relevant quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis methods that align with these designs.
Competences
- Apply knowledge of general concepts for ensuring good academic and research practice including the key concept in research ethics.
- Synthesise all of the above into a consistent synopsis adhering to the conventional structures for scientific literature.
Part time Master and Diploma courses
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 42
- Class Instruction
- 16
- Preparation
- 103
- Exercises
- 31
- Exam
- 16
- English
- 208
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- SDMM15004U
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Programme level
- Part Time Master
Full Degree Master
- Duration
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4 weeks
- Placement
- Autumn
- Price
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Fees are published on the course page: https://www.mdma.ku.dk/courses-and-dates/methodology/
The fees cover course registration, course materials, and examination. Fees may be subject to change.
- Schedulegroup
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1 week in November (11-15 Nov 2024) and
3 weeks in January (6-24 Jan 2025) - Capacity
- 12-35 participants
- Studyboard
- Study Board for the Professionel Master´s Degree Programmes at The Faculty og Health and Medical Science
Contracting department
- Department of Public Health
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Course Coordinators
- Anne Bach Nielsen (17-6c797970396d6c6e7339797470777e70794b7e80796f397680396f76)
- Lasse X Jensen (6-7f748686787d5386888177417e8841777e)
Timetable
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