Research and Development Methods (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Tavoitteet

Students know how to apply qualitative and quantitative research and development methods. They are able to justify their choice of method for development activities.

Sisältö

Qualitative and quantitative methods, methods in development work
Research and development
Nature of knowledge in development activities

Aika ja paikka

Hybrid

Oppimateriaalit

Learning platform: Moodle
Literature:
Method selection
Research design
Mean, Median, and Mode, Bell Curve
T, F, and Z distribution, hypothesis testing
T-test, Chi-square, ANOVA, Correlation and Regressions
JASP (Alternative of SPSS)
Process, Amos, Structural Equation Modeling
Partial least square SEM (SmartPLS)
Covariance-based SEM (CV-SEM)
PLS-SEM and CB-SEM Model testing and fitness
Reporting and decision-making

Opetusmenetelmät

Hybrid (Lectures, group work, submission, quizzes, video production, Quantitative solutions by software, and presentation)

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

No

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Group Work

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

100

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Student is able to describe quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Student shows good command of knowledge when comparing quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Student presents justified interpretation when analyzing and evaluating quantitative and qualitative methods and methods in development work.