The lecture part is announced in remote mode and takes place - regardless of whether the operation on campus is restricted or not - in any case as "distance learning".
In case of the alternative procedure, the class will adopt a rotation mode style. The class is then split up into two groups of which attendance is expected biweekly. The course structure remains mostly the same but will be shortened, such that part of the material is taught for both groups, and another part is provided only as self-study material. With regard to the teaching methods, the emphasis remains on in-class teaching, where the aim is to teach the key elements of the research methods in person. Students work on the application themselves in the week they are not expected in class. Self-study includes a statistical software instruction video and assignment, creating a group video presentation, and preparation for an online discussion about the final group project with the instructor. Because of the rotation style, attendance only refers to the week in which your ‘group’ receives the lecture, is not mandatory, but counts towards the participation grade.
Assessment:
- Recorded video presentation on a research design (30 points).
- Participation (in class participation, class presence, discussion group) (10 points).
- A written group essay on a self-chosen research project (50 points).
- Stata assignment (10 points).
At the end of this course, points are converted to grades based on the following scale: 0-50: Nicht Genügend; 50,1-62,5 Genügend; 62,6-75 Befriedigend; 75,1-87,5 Gut; 87,6-100 Sehr Gut.