Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
- define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
- present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
- explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
- give examples of the meaning of research ethics

Sisältö

- scientific and everyday thinking
- general research ethics
- central research methods
- basic concepts and structure of research
- states of research process and report
- research & development approach to work

Esitietovaatimukset

No prerequisites

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Passed: The student recognizes the difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge and the importance of scientific knowledge in development work. She/he can explain the stages of research processes and recognize the different stages of reporting. The student masters the basic concepts related to research. She/he recognizes quantitative and qualitative research samples and the difference between them both in theory and in practice. The student can define the basic features of ethically sustainable research and understand its importance in research work.
Fail:
The student does not achieve the learning goals of the course and is not able to demonstrate their competencies.