Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to
- define 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. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15th edition. Helsinki: Tammi.
- Heikkilä Tarja 2014. Tilastollinen tutkimus. 9. uudistettu painos.
- Kananen Jorma 2008. Kvalitatiivisen tutkimuksen teoria ja käytänteet.
- Metsämuuronen 2011. Tutkimuksen tekemisen perusteet ihmistieteissä.
- Tuomi & Sarajärvi (2002, 2009) 2013. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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