Introduction to Research and DevelopmentLaajuus (2 cr)
Course unit code: YPO1C2
General information
- Credits
- 2 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Kaija Nissinen
Objective
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
Content
- 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
Qualifications
No prerequisites
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
x
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
- Pass/fail
Pass:
The student demonstrates the competencies defined as the learning goals of the course and acceptably carries out the possible assignments related to the course.
Fail:
The student does not achieve the learning goals of the course and is not able to demonstrate their competencies.
Materials
Hirsjärvi, Remes & Sajavaara 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. Kirjayhtymä