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Research Methods in Computer Science and Informatics 7,5 Credits

Course Contents

The course contains a fundamental introduction to modern views on Science aiming at Engineering Science, Computer Science, and Informatics. Focus is on giving the student an insight in the history and philosophy of science and how to apply scientific methods within Engineering Science, Computer Science, and Informatics. The student shall, after completion of the course, have the necessary knowledge about how to conduct research projects and how to write scientific reports.


The course contains the following elements:
- Various research paradigm: Positivism, Hermeneutics, Interpretation, Critical Research, Design Science, Action research
- Computer Science and Informatics as research area
- Inductive and deductive research
- Qualitative and quantitative studies
- Systematic information retrieval
- Experiment and proof of concept as research method
- State of the art
- To write and review scientific reports

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and completed courses 60 credits in first cycle

Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: TFIN18
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering

Previous and ongoing course occasions

Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Spring 2020: Jan 13 - Mar 22
Rate of Study
100%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Course coordinator
Einav Peretz Andersson
Examiner
Ulf Seigerroth
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
16253kr
Syllabus
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Application code
HJ-T0118
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