Research and development methods (5cr)

Objective

Students know how to apply qualitative and quantitative research and development methods. They are able to justify their choice of method for development activities.

Content

Qualitative and quantitative methods, methods in development work
Research and development
Nature of knowledge in development activities

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students know how to describe quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students know how to compare quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students know how to analyze and evaluate quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.

Materials

Heikkilä, T. 2004. Tilastollinen tutkimus. Helsinki: Edita.

Heikkinen, H. L. T., Rovio, E. & Syrjälä, L. (toim.) Toiminnasta tietoon. Toimintatutkimuksen menetelmät ja lähestymistavat. Helsinki: Kansanvalistusseura.

Hirsjärvi, S. & Hurme, H. 2008. Tutkimushaastattelu. Teemahaastattelun teoria ja käytäntö. Helsinki: Yliopistopaino.

Holopainen, M. & Pulkkinen, P. 2008. Tilastolliset menetelmät. Helsinki: WSPY Oppimateriaalit.

Kylmä, J. & Juvakka, T 2007. Laadullinen terveystutkimus. Helsinki: Edita.

Loppela, K. 2004. Ihminen ja työ - keskustellen työkuntoon. Acta Universitatis Tamperensis. Tampere: Tampereen yliopisto.

Polit, D.F. & Beck, C.T. 2008. Nursing research. Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.