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Introduction to Research and Development (2 cr)

Code: LT00DT53-3001

General information


Enrollment
22.04.2025 - 03.09.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
01.10.2025 - 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, SME Business Management
Teachers
Hannu Tuuri
Groups
MPK25
Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Course
LT00DT53

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student can
- recognize the differences between scientific knowledge and everyday knowledge
- define research approaches and basic research concepts
- present the stages of the research process and reporting (structure)
- explains the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
- gives examples of the importance of research ethics

Content

- scientific knowledge and everyday knowledge
- general research ethics
- central research methods
- basic concepts and structure of research
- states of research process and report
- research&development approach to work

Materials

Heikkilä, Tarja (2014): Tilastollinen tutkimus. 9.uud.p.;
Hirsjärvi, Remes, Sajavaara (2008): Tutki ja kirjoita;
Kananen Jorma (2008). Kvalitatiivisen tutkimuksen teoria ja käytänteet.;
Opettajan opintojaksolla ilmoittama materiaali

Teaching methods

Verkkototeutus

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed: The student recognizes the difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge and the importance of scientific knowledge in development work. She/he can explain the stages of research processes and recognize the different stages of reporting. The student masters the basic concepts related to research. She/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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