PVG0042, Questionnaire Design and Management, 3.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

Third cycle

Grading Scale

One-grade scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

After completing the course the student shall be able to

• describe the principles of questionnaire design
• explain the psychology of respondent communication
• construct questionnaire studies and manage incoming data with high internal and external validity
• explain how missing observations arise in questionnaire studies and their impact on validity
• use multiple imputation methods to handle missing observations

Content

The course will consist of a series of lectures, exercises and journal discussions. Two key issues related to questionnaire design and management as well as methods for evaluating and dealing with missing data. Multiple imputation to handle missing observations will be tackled.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Evaluation will be based on: (i) satisfactory completion of a pre‐campus assignment; (ii) active participation during the course; (iii) completion of participant’s own presentation on the last day of the course.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Clinical Sciences

Supplementary information

Other Information

The course is composed of teaching/group work (40 h) and self‐study (approximate 30 h).