Research Internship & Master’s Thesis

Doelstellingen van dit vak

After the thesis period the student is able to:

• formulate a research question and accompanying hypotheses;
• find relevant scientific literature;
• link theoretical models to the research question; 
• select a correct experimental design;
• Select correct statistical analyses;
• Set up and carry out an experimental study;
• Analyze, report and interpret the data obtained;
• Make a feasible planning/time schedule;
• Handle feedback;
• Handle data storage;
• Follow Good Research Guidelines;
• Write a scientific paper.

The student can form an opinion on:

• research gaps: what do we know and what needs to be explored?
• current research models regarding the research topic of the thesis;
• operationalize hypotheses in an experimental set-up;
• link the observed results to hypotheses and (alternative) models.

Communication

After the thesis period the student can:

• write a scientific article;
• reflect on their own product and professionally provide and handle feedback.

Learning skills

After the thesis period the student is able to:

• reflect on own capability regarding research and writing skills;
• adequately incorporate and react on feedback;
• knows how conduct and set up research in line with the Good Research Practice guidelines;
• can manage their own (part of) an upcoming research trajectory.