Criminology, Advanced Research Methodology and statistical analysis
Freestanding course
About the course
The aim of the course is for the student to acquire knowledge on fields of criminological research. An additional aim is for the student to develop knowledge of data collection and analysis methods that may be used for studying interaction effects of individual and environmental factors for criminality and ill-health.
Course content
The aim of the course is for the student to develop and apply knowledge of data collection and analysis methods used in criminology. The main focus will be on quantitative methods and statistical analysis that may be used for studying interaction effects of individual and environmental factors for criminality and ill-health.
Different quantitative and qualitative research designs and data collection methods that are used to study individual- and environmental factors are presented. Introduction to basic statistics and simple and multiple regression analysis is also included in the course content.
Syllabus and course literature
You can find a list of literature in the syllabus, along with other details about the course.
Entry requirements and selection
Entry requirements
A bachelor’s degree with a major in social- or behaviour sciences or medicine and English 6.
Selection
University credits completed 100%
Course evaluation
Malmö University provides students who participate in, or who have completed a course, with the opportunity to express their opinions and describe their experiences of the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarise the results of course evaluations. The University will also inform participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures taken in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).
