Study Guide

Objective

Students know how to apply qualitative and quantitative research and development methods. They are able to justify their choice of method for development activities.

Content

Qualitative and quantitative methods, methods in development work
Research and development
Nature of knowledge in development activities

Location and time

Teams

Materials

Adams, J. (2007). Research methods for graduate business and social science students. Response.
(e-book)

Teaching methods

Teams and Moodle

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student is able to describe quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student shows good command of knowledge when comparing quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student presents justified interpretation when analyzing and evaluating quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.