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ME2000 Research Methodology 3.0 credits

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Course syllabus ME2000 (Autumn 2009–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus ME2000 (Autumn 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

In the course, lectures and seminares with discussion- and writing exercises are mixed. To support the ongoing learning process, small writing assignments are given where the student has the possibility of testing her/his knowledge before the exam. The exam is done through a written home exam and here, the student should be able to take a scientific standpoint, regarding onthology, epistemology in relation to the method chosen for the thesis.

Intended learning outcomes

After the course, the student shall:         

  1. be able to formulate a scientific question, for example the research question which will be studied in the thesis work         
  2. be able to chose a suitable method to investigate the research question         
  3. describe different qualitative and quantitative methods        
  4. account for different onthological and epistemological views         
  5. identify gender and ethical aspects in scientific work         
  6. use references in scientific writing and present a correct reference list         
  7. plan the method section of a thesis

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

M-IEO and P-IEO

TIEOM

TINEM

Literature

Will be presented at the start of the course

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LIT1 - Assignments, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Industrial Economics and Management

Main field of study

Industrial Management

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

Established 2004-10-14.

Replaces 4D1303.