Introduction to Research and Development (2cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

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 on the meaning of research ethics

Content

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

Materials

- Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009 tai uudempi. Tutki ja kirjoita.
- Heikkilä Tarja 2014. Tilastollinen tutkimus. 9. uudistettu painos.
- Metsämuuronen 2011. Tutkimuksen tekemisen perusteet ihmistieteissä.
- Tuomi & Sarajärvi (2002, 2009) 2013. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi.
- Materials in Moodlessa.
- Research methods in health : investigating health and health services, Ebsco eBook Collection
E-book, Bowling, Ann, author. Open University Press 2014. Fourth edition

Teaching methods

Lectures and learning tasks independently and in groups (in Moodle and in lectures)

Student workload

20 hours of contact lectures and 32 hours of independent work

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Pass/ fail
- Fail: the student does not achieve the learning outcomes of the course.

Qualifications

No prerequisites