Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2024

Upon completion of the course, the student should have the ability to:

• identify various problem areas and specify research problems
• identify similarities and differences between various scientific theory focuses and illustrate their consequences for research work
• choose and evaluate relevant research methods and their applicability based on a scientific problem.

• critically review and evaluate scientific studies
• collect new knowledge through a scientific approach
• use various scientific methods in relation to various types of scientific problems
• analyse data material with applicable qualitative and quantitative methods
• apply research ethics principles.

• reflect on earlier knowledge and need for further knowledge in the scientific method.

- research ethics
- research methodology
- qualitative and quantitative data processing
- scientific theory

The course is carried out in the form of lectures, seminars and workshops.

The teaching is normally conducted in Swedish, but can occasionally be in English.

General entry requirements and completion of the course Occupational therapy in profession and research, 30 credits, as well as 60 credits from the courses Activity and development throughout life, 30 credits, and Occupational Therapy for Activity Limitations in Disability and Disease, 30 credits, Occupational Therapy and Activity Limitations throughout Life, 9 credits, Clinical placement, 6 credits, Occupational Therapy and Occupational Limitations when in Ill Health and Vulnerable Life Situations, 9 credits or the equivalent.

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

The course is examined in the form of an individual written exam and a written assignment.

The examiner is a lecturer.

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Indivdual written exam	4.5 credits	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Plan for thesis	3 credits	U/G

DePoy, E., & Gitlin, L. (2020). Introduction to research?: understanding and applying multiple strategies. Elsevier.