Research and Development MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: 2E00CR56
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
Objective
The student is able to
- critically describe, compare and apply research and development methods
- read and produce research text
- search for information, utilize and mark the key sources as instructed
- define targets for development in working life giving their reasons
- define the goals of a research or development assignment and the research methods applicable to them, as well as to write and present a research plan.
Content
Needs for research and development in working life
Comparison and application of different research and development methods
Research-oriented information search and writing
Critical analysis and assessment of research results
Command and instructions of the thesis process
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass:
- the student recognizes research and development methods
- the student is able to choose the research method of their development project
- the student is able to use relevant sources of information
- the student is able to critically assess research results