Study Guide

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.