Introduction to Research and Development (2 cr)

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 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

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.

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, 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.

Qualifications

No prerequisites