Entry requirements

Fulfilment of the requirements for a Bachelor's degree, from an internationally recognised university. Also required is 30 credits in peace and conflict studies, or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. Participation in Methods I.

Learning outcomes

After completion of this course the student is expected to be able to:

• Understand the principles of quantitative research.
• Apply quantitative methods to answer a research question and test theoretical arguments.
• Understand and apply key techniques such as statistical inference and linear regression.
• Independently conduct quantitative analysis using statistical software.
• Independently solve assignments within allocated time.
• Communicate in English, in writing and/or orally.

Content

The course aims to deepen the knowledge of social science methodology that students have acquired during undergraduate studies. The aim is to develop students' ability to use quantitative research methods in order to answer a research question and test theoretical arguments. Methods II offers training in quantitative research design and analysis, with a focus on the statistical analysis of observational studies. Key techniques covered include statistical inference and linear reqression. To support students' practical applications of quantitative analysis, the course includes the use of statistical software.

Instruction

The course consists of lectures and mandatory seminars. The literature combines generic methods texts with applications

from the field of peace and conflict research. Some of the practical exercises used in preparation of the seminars require

the use of statistical software. The language of instruction is English.

Assessment

The grading will be based on short written assignments and a final exam, as well as active participation in lectures and seminars.

Grades: Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U).

In order to receive the grade Pass (G), the student is required to:

• participate in all mandatory seminars and present a genuine attempt to solve all assignments before each seminar. Should a student fail to hand in a seminar assignment on time and/or be absent from a seminar, they will need to complete a replacement assignment in addition to the original assignment.
• receive a grade of Pass (G) on the written exam

In order to receive the grade Pass with distinction (VG), the student is required to:

• participate in all mandatory seminars and present a genuine attempt to solve all assignments before each seminar. Should a student fail to hand in a seminar assignment on time and/or be absent from a seminar, they will need to complete a replacement assignment in addition to the original assignment
• receive a Pass with distinction (VG) on the written exam.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.

Uppsala University does not accept cheating and plagiarism. Suspected incidents of cheating or plagiarism are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, which may issue a formal warning to the student or suspend the student from studies for a certain period.