Introduction to Research and Development (2cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

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. 15. uudistettu painos.
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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:

Students will recognise the difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge and the importance of scientific knowledge in development work. They can explain the stages of the research process and identify the different stages of reporting. The student will have a good command of basic concepts related to research. They will recognise the difference between quantitative and qualitative research approaches and their distinction in theory and practice. They will be able to define the basic characteristics of ethically sustainable research and understand its importance in research work.

Fail:
The student does not achieve the learning goals of the course and is not able to demonstrate their competencies.