Syllabus
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This course aims to familiarize students with the scientific method and selected research methods. (see units for content)
After completing this course, students will understand the basics of
- structuring a research project incl. identifying and critically evaluating research gaps, research questions, and hypotheses
- extracting relevant information from literature incl. distinguishing different types of literature analyses
- critically evaluating research with regard to errors, biases, and ethical implications
- selected research methods, e.g. experiments
- exploratory data analysis
- writing up their own research
The rules on the attendance of a Continuous Assessment Course (PI) apply. Simple attendance is a basic requirement for continuous assessment courses and does not constitute a performance component. Pursuant to the general guidelines issued by the Vice-Rector for Academic Programs and Student Affairs, the attendance requirement is met if a student is present at least 80% of the time. Students who fail to meet the attendance requirement have to be de-registered from the continuous assessment course as quickly as possible (with a “fail” grade or ungraded). Absences must not be considered in the calculation of students’ grades, as long as they fulfill the basic attendance requirement. However, absences may have indirect effects on the grades achieved.
Each course session will consist of a lecture introducing a specific topic and/or method and an exercise and discussion part. The lecture will be made available online prior to the session. Exercises and discussion are held mainly in group settings.
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