The Basics of Research MethodologyLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: 2B00DJ83
Objective
The student is able to
- identify the main research principles and procedures
- define the basic concepts of research
- understand the stages of the research process
- identify the key research methods
- plan and conduct a small-scale survey or interview and report its results
- consider ethical aspects
Content
- principles and basic concepts of research
- role of research objectives and problem definition
- research process and - reporting
- basics of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- key research methods and their application
- general research ethics
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student recognizes the basics of research and is able to describe the basic concepts and the importance of research ethics. The student can describe some research methods. The student participates with guidance in the planning, implementation and reporting of the research.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student can explain and define the concepts related to research. The student is able to evaluate research methods and processes, form a research design and define research ethics. The student plans and implements research as well as analyses and interprets research results in an active manner.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can define and evaluate research concepts, methods and research process. The student can describe and analyse the research design and evaluate research ethical aspects in an excellent way. The student shows responsibility and commitment in planning and implementing research and critically analyses and interprets the results.
Materials
Tuomi & Sarajärvi (2018) Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 09.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
Teachers
- Hannu Tuuri
Student groups
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KITI23Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
Objective
The student is able to
- identify the main research principles and procedures
- define the basic concepts of research
- understand the stages of the research process
- identify the key research methods
- plan and conduct a small-scale survey or interview and report its results
- consider ethical aspects
Content
- principles and basic concepts of research
- role of research objectives and problem definition
- research process and - reporting
- basics of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- key research methods and their application
- general research ethics
Materials
Tuomi & Sarajärvi (2018) Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi
Tuomi & Sarajärvi (2018) Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi
Hirsjärvi, Remes & Sajavaara 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. Kirjayhtymä
Kananen, J. (2008). Kvali: Kvalitatiivisen tutkimuksen teoria ja käytänteet. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu, liiketalous : Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulun kirjasto [jakaja].
Heikkilä, T. (2014). Tilastollinen tutkimus (9. uudistettu painos.). Edita.
Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T., & Ritalahti, J. (2009). Kehittämistyön menetelmät: Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. WSOYpro.
Other material provided by the teacher during the course.
Teaching methods
Lectures and assignments.
Student workload
2 x 26,7h = 53 h
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student recognizes the basics of research and is able to describe the basic concepts and the importance of research ethics. The student can describe some research methods. The student participates with guidance in the planning, implementation and reporting of the research.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student can explain and define the concepts related to research. The student is able to evaluate research methods and processes, form a research design and define research ethics. The student plans and implements research as well as analyses and interprets research results in an active manner.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can define and evaluate research concepts, methods and research process. The student can describe and analyse the research design and evaluate research ethical aspects in an excellent way. The student shows responsibility and commitment in planning and implementing research and critically analyses and interprets the results.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of the course is based on assignments.