General Methodological Questions, 1–10 cr

The course looks at research methods on a general level. It focuses on methodology as a part of philosophy of science. The topics that may be dealt with in the courses under this heading include special methodological issues, such as the development of research methods, the validity of research methods and results, observing and violating methodological rules and norms, the methodological preconditions of good research and the different methodological limitations. The researcher’s ontological and epistemological perspectives and commitments may also be examined. The course enables comparing research methods from different perspectives.