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Empirical Research Methodology for Computer and Systems Sciences

The course introduces and provides training in basic aspects of empirical research methodology.

These include:

  • to find, summarize, evaluate and compare scientific literature,
  • quote, refer and paraphrase scientific literature,
  • justify a scientific study,
  • quantitative data types, data collection methods and data analysis methods and
  • qualitative data types, data collection methods and data analysis methods.
  • Course structure

    Teaching format

    Internet based distance learning.

    Assessment

    The course is examined through assignments and oral examination. The oral examination is offered online and, if deemed necessary, it will be recorded.

    Examiner

  • Schedule

    The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
  • Course literature

    Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

  • Contact

    This course is part of a programme and is not available for application as a stand-alone course.

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