Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Research Methods
Course Code
LF_328
Branch of Science
Philosophy of Mind and Cognition (Epistemology, Gnozeology); Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Līga Ēriksone
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To develop an understanding of research terms, categories, research approaches and theories and be able to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in practical work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Information technology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.In the study process, the student will learn the most important aspects of research, ethical principles, types and methods of research, research instruments.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course, the student will be able to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, analyse research papers, define scientific categories, set a research objective and organise the research process, achieving the research result.
Competences
1.Will be able to analyse scientific literature and carry out practical research on an ongoing basis.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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1. To search for research, scientific articles in databases – identify and present scientific categories, conclusions
2. To analyse samples of research instruments – questionnaires, interviews, observation and document analysis protocols, according to the theoretical course, pointing out errors
3. To search for and formulate a research topic, set an objective, hypothesis or question, define scientific categories
4. To build a research instrument
5. To read a scientific article, draw conclusions
6. To make a presentation on the chosen research topic
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Theoretical knowledge, skills in planning the research process, designing an effective research instrument.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Functions of science, process of scientific research, concepts of research. Research design, ethical principles in research, methodological aspects.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methodological aspects – veracity of knowledge, validity, basic principles of strategy. Research literature, references and use thereof.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research methods, types of research. Research tools.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stages of research, choice of topic. Defining the research problem, research aim, objectives.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research hypothesis, research question. Selection of research participants.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The use of scales in research.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research topic, objective.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of studies, scientific articles.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Autoru kolektīvs. Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes. Raka, 2011. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Geske A. Izglītības pētniecība. LU akadēmiskais apgāds, 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Kristapsone S. Zinātniskā pētniecība studiju procesā. Raka, 2014
4.
Lasmanis A. Datu ieguves, apstrādes un analīzes metodes pedegoģijas un psiholoģijas pētījumos. 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Kroplijs A., Rašcevska M., 4. Kvalitatīvās pētniecības metodes sociālajās zinātnēs. Rīga, Raka, 2010. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Baltinš M. Lietišķā epidemioloģija.Zinātne, 2003.
Other Information Sources
1.
RSU zinātniskie raksti, datu bāzes, zinātniskās publikācijas, kongresu apskati