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SV0005

Science theory and method

The course deals with basic scientific theory, ethics and scientific methods and provides an understanding of scientific approaches and the difference between science and pseudoscience. Gender perspectives on research and science are addressed. During the course, skills in argumentation and scientific reasoning are practised. Research processes are described and certain individual elements, including literature search, compilation and statistical analysis, are practiced. Qualitative and quantitative methods, including basic statistical methods, with applications in forest science and biology are addressed.


The course is completed with lectures, seminars and practical exercises. Seminars and some computer exercises are mandatory.


Course evaluation

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SV0005-30131 - Course evaluation report

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Additional course evaluations for SV0005

Academic year 2022/2023

Science theory and method (SV0005-30097)

2023-01-16 - 2023-02-15

Academic year 2021/2022

Science theory and method (SV0005-30298)

2022-01-17 - 2022-02-17

Syllabus and other information

Litterature list

1) Introduktion till vetenskapsteorin

**Författare: **Lars-Göran Johansson
**ISBN: **978-91-7235-114-1
**Kommentar: **Boken ger en införing i vetenskapsteori utan att kräva några filosofiska förkunskaper, men knyter an till olika vetenskaper. De gemensamma dragen i olika vetenskaper betonas, men läsaren får samtidigt en bred överblick över olika former av vetenskaper. Boken är därför användbar oavsett vilken vetenskap man primärt är mest intresserad av. I tretton kapitel behandlas: vetenskapens framväxt; begreppet kunskap; hypoteser och hypotesprövning; vetenskapliga data; kvantitativa och kvalitativa metoder; orsaker och korrelationer; förklaringar; förklaringar i samhällsvetenskaperna och humaniora; vetenskapliga lagar; kropp medvetandeproblemet; teorier, modeller och verkligheten; teorier om vetenskapens utveckling; vetenskap och värderingar.

**Länk (exempel): **https://www.bokus.com/bok/9789172351141/introduktion-till-vetenskapsteorin/?source=googleps&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4py70tek9AIVEEeRBR1McQY_EAQYAiABEgJni_D_BwE

  1. Data and Models, 5th edition

** Författare:** De Veaux, Velleman and Bock

ISBN: 9781292362212

Kommentar: Boken kommer även att användas på senare kurser - för programstudenter.

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes The course is offered as a programme course: Forest Science (BSc) Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 19030 SEK Cycle: Bachelor’s level (G1N)
Subject: Forestry Science Mathematical Statistics
Course code: SV0005 Application code: SLU-30131 Location: Umeå Distance course: No Language: Swedish Responsible department: Department of Wildlife, Fish, & Environmental Studies Pace: 100%