Development and research (5 cr)
Code: 9B00BT12-3004
General information
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022
Timing
29.09.2022 - 05.05.2023
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Food Chain Development
- Master of Hospitality Management, Food Chain Development
- Master of Natural Resources, Food Chain Development
Teachers
- Sirkka Nieminen
- Risto Lauhanen
- Margit Närvä
- Kaija Nissinen
- Jyrki Rajakorpi
Student groups
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YRKK22R
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YRKK22A
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YRKK22I
Objective
Student knows the principles of development and research. Student can choose suitable development and research methods for different kind of topics. She/he can plan and implement development and research processes. She/he can report the development and research process and results.
Content
- finding information and using collections
- Research methods
- Reporting of reserach and development projects
Materials
Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15. uud. p. Helsinki: Tammi.
Alasuutari, P. 2001. Laadullinen tutkimus. 3. painos. Vastapaino.
Heikkilä, T. 2014. Tilastollinen tutkimus. 9. uud. p. Helsinki: Edita.
Metsämuuronen, J. 2009. Tutkimuksen tekemisen perusteet ihmistieteissä. Jyväskylä: Gummerus
Silverman, D. 2005. Doing Qualitative Research. 2nd ed. Sage Publications.
Toikko, T. & Rantanen, T. 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta.
Lecture's material
Teaching methods
Lectures, assignments
Student workload
Total work load of the course is 133,5 hours (scheduled studies about 50 hours).
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
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Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student is able to evaluate the reliability of information. He/she will be able to analyse the suitability of different research methods for different situations. The student will be able to choose the most appropriate method and to apply it in the design and realisation of his/her thesis. The student has carried out the tasks according to the instructions given.
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation, assignments.