RSNE4310 – Specialization in quantitative data analysis
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
This applied course equips students with essential skills in data analysis. Participants learn about various data collection methods and quantitative research methods, including their applications and limitations. To tailor the learning to students’ needs, parts of the course are set aside for exploring quantitative methods specifically relevant to their interests. By the end of the course, the students have learned to select appropriate methods for their research questions, conduct and interpret analyses, and communicate results. They also develop the competence to evaluate existing quantitative research that applies these and similar quantitative approaches.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing the course, you should have gained knowledge about:
- types of data collection
- types of quantitative research methods, their uses, interpretation, and limitations
Skills
After completing the course, you should be able to:
- know how to select quantitative research methods based on different kinds of data
- apply quantitative research methods to data sets
- report and interpret the results
General competence
After completing the course, you should have gained:
- the ability to select, implement, and interpret the results of commonly used quantitative research methods
- the ability to read and evaluate the strengths and limitations of results of published studies that employ quantitative methods
Admission to the course
Requires admission to the master’s programme in Research in Special Needs Education or the master’s programme in Special Needs Education. This course is also open for international exchange students at Master's level.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
RSNE4011 and RSNE4013 or equivalent.
Recommended previous knowledge
RSNE4012 or equivalent.
Teaching
The teaching is comprised of lectures and seminars.
Compulsory activities:
- Individual written assignment
The compulsory component must be completed and approved before you are allowed to sit the exam and are valid for three years.
Refer to the guidelines for attendance in compulsory teaching sessions.
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Examination
Individual written 4 hour examination (school exam).
Examination support material
All printed and handwritten examination support material are allowed (i.e., books and notes). Digital materials and devices (e.g., laptops, tablets, mobile phones, smartwatches) are not permitted.
Language of examination
You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students with an approved reason for absence or who do not pass the ordinary exam will be given the opportunity to sit a postponed exam/resit exam. The postponed exam/resit exam is usually held within three months after the ordinary exam.
More about examinations at UiO
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- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem)
Oct. 15, 2026 3:34:14 PM