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 research problems and objectives.
- Quantitative methods for primary and secondary data collection - including definition of outcomes and variables; target population; sampling; and questionnaire design.
- Qualitative methods for primary data collection - including focus group discussions; interviews; and participant observation.
- Management, validation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
- Mixed methods approaches in terms of the rationale for use, common procedures, and limitations.
- Methods used in research synthesis and document analysis.
- 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.
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
Knowledge:
- Critically appraise relevant scientific research methodologies and their application in disaster management.
Skills:
- Retrieve and critically review scientific literature and information from peer-reviewed and grey literature sources.
- Identify research problems and formulate relevant research questions within the field of disaster management and define and delimit study objectives.
- Choose study designs and identify appropriate methods for data collection and analysis.
- Discuss possible ethical considerations and limitations.
- Critically interpret and discuss research findings in relation to existing evidence within the field.
Competences:
- Formulate a consistent and clear synopsis in preparation for a master's project.
- Communicate research findings according to the IMRAD structure for scientific literature.
This course consists of a variety of teaching/learning methods
ranging from class-based lectures, discussions, 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 peers
during sessions.
The teaching/learning methods could be listed as follows:
• Lectures - Imparting knowledge, concepts, theories and models
• Discussions - Exploring the tensions, trade-offs, and dilemmas of
research design and knowledge creation
• Group work – guided with a set of questions or cases
• Presentations – of student assignments
Literature list is available in Absalon.
Written exam feedback is given in the case of the grade, FAIL.
Registered students register via the self-service on KUnet.
Open to MDMa full programme students ONLY.
- ECTS
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
-
Home assignment
- Type of assessment details
- Course Assignment (5 page Synopsis)
A synopsis is a brief outline of the student's proposed master's project.
The required length of the synopsis is 5 pages, excluding the cover page and reference list. - Aid
- All aids allowed
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- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
One internal examiner
- Exam period
-
See the MDMa Exam Schedule
- Re-exam
-
Same as ordinary.
Criteria for exam assessment
To achieve a pass, the student must be able to perform at a sufficient level 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's 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 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
-
See course webpage for specific dates.
- Placement
- Autumn
- Price
-
See course fee details at course webpage.
- 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 Coordinator
- Lasse X Jensen (6-6f647676686d4376787167316e7831676e)
Teacher
Lasse X Jensen, Alexandra Buhl, and others.
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