Research and development methods (5 cr)
Code: BG00CD47-3002
General information
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022
Timing
03.09.2022 - 24.09.2022
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Development and Management of Social Work and Health Care
Teachers
- Sanna Joensuu-Salo
- Emilia Kangas
Student groups
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YLI21
Objective
Students know how to apply qualitative and quantitative research and development methods. They are able to justify their choice of method for development activities.
Content
Qualitative methods
Quantitative methods
Development methods
Materials
To be announced at the beginning of the course
Teaching methods
Lecturer and exercises
Completion alternatives
- Lecturer and assignments OR
- Individual work and exercises
Student workload
135 h
- lectures 24 h
- individual work 41 h
- assignments 70 h
realization.localizedApproveRejectDescription
The student is able to explain and compare qualitative, quantitative and development methods. The student can choose the most suitable one for different research and development settings.
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students know how to describe quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students know how to compare quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students know how to analyze and evaluate quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Participation in lectures and assignments accepted
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.