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Introduction to Research and Development (2 cr)

Code: LT00DS06-3001

General information


Enrollment
22.04.2025 - 26.09.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
29.09.2025 - 19.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
SeAMK Business Management and SME Business Management
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
Hannu Tuuri
Scheduling groups
Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 7 . Open UAS : 7.)
Groups
MLITA24
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management, Multimodal implementation
Small groups
Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Course
LT00DS06

Objective

The student can
- recognize the differences between scientific knowledge and everyday knowledge
- define different approaches to research and basic 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 and development approach to work

Location and time

FULLY INDEPENDENT ONLINE STUDY

The studies allow for completion according to your own schedule.

Materials

Hirsjärvi, Remes & Sajavaara 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. Kirjayhtymä

Kananen, J. (2008). Kvali: Kvalitatiivisen tutkimuksen teoria ja käytänteet. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu, liiketalous : Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulun kirjasto [jakaja].

Heikkilä, T. (2014). Tilastollinen tutkimus (9. uudistettu painos.). Edita.

Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T., & Ritalahti, J. (2009). Kehittämistyön menetelmät: Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. WSOYpro.

Other material provided by the teacher during the course.

Teaching methods

FULLY INDEPENDENT ONLINE STUDY:

The study is conducted online in the Moodle learning environment. The study is carried out independently at your own pace during the implementation period. The study does not include joint meetings or pair or group work.

Student workload

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The student recognizes the difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge and the importance of scientific knowledge in development work. He can explain the stages of research processes and recognize the various stages of reporting. The student masters the basic concepts related to research. He recognizes quantitative and qualitative research samples and the difference between them both in theory and in practice. The student can define the basic features of ethically sustainable research and understand its importance in research work.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

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