Course

Quantitative Research Methods (MPH100)

This is an introductory course in statistics and quantitative research methods. The course focuses on the understanding of fundamental concepts, and corresponding terminology, related to different quantitative research methods and statistical analyses.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

MPH100

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Time table

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Literature

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Content

  • Quantitative research methods and statistics

Learning outcome

A candidate who has completed this course should have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • Know the basic concepts and principles of descriptive statistics
  • Know the basic concepts and principles of bivariate analyses
  • Know the basic concepts and principles of regression analyses

Skills

The student

  • Can perform descriptive analyses of a data set using SPSS and interpret the results
  • Can perform the appropriate bivariate analyses of a data set in SPSS and interpret the results
  • Can perform simple regression analyses of a data set in SPSS and interpret the results

General competence

The student

  • Can critically appraise the appropriateness and quality of basic statistical analyses in scientific publications

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades Approved, basic calculator, Own notes 1), Curriculum books, Scantron

1) A one-sided A4 sheet with your own notes can be taken into the exam

The assessment is a written school exam.

A one-sided A4 sheet with your own notes can be taken into the exam. The note can either be handwritten or printed and can be in either english or a scandinavian langauge.

Coursework requirements

80 % attendance
80% class attendance. If more than 50% attendance is achieved the student will be given an individual evaluation.

Course teacher(s)

Study Program Director:

Per Kristian Hyldmo

Course coordinator:

Jo Røislien

Method of work

Lectures, group work and individual work.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Scientific Methods (FXSM100_1) , Quantitative Research Methods (MPH100_2) 5
Scientific Methods (FXSM100_1) , Scientific Methods (MPH100_1) , Quantitative Research Methods (MPH100_2) 15

Open for

Candidates with a relevant bachelor’s degree within health care may apply for admission to the course

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Contact

Study Program Director:

Per Kristian Hyldmo

Course coordinator:

Jo Røislien

Offered by

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Health Sciences

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 2