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Research and development methods (5 cr)

Code: BC00DW96-3004

General information


Enrollment
10.11.2025 - 14.01.2026
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Timing
12.02.2026 - 17.05.2026
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
2 cr
Virtual portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
SeAMK Master School
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Kampustalo
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Master’s Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
Teachers
Katri Turunen
Merja Hoffrén-Mikkola
Teacher in charge
Elisa Kannasto
Groups
YIKA25
Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology
YKEJO25
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Kehittäminen ja johtaminen
Course
BC00DW96

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student understands the principles and differences between scientific research and research-based development activities. The student can apply some development methods in research-based development activities within their field. The student understands the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development activities. The student can apply both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Content

Development methods
Qualitative methods
Quantitative methods

Materials

Elo S. ym. Laadullisen sisällönanalyysin vaiheet ja eteneminen. Hoitotiede 2022, 34 (4), 215–225. https://journal.fi/hoitotiede/article/view/128987

Hyvä tieteellinen käytäntö ja sen loukkausten käsittely. Tutkimuseettinen neuvottelukunta. 2012. http://www.tenk.fi/fi/htk-ohje

Tuomi, J, & Sarajärvi, A. 2018. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: Tammi.

Teaching methods

Luennot ja harjoitukset, itsenäinen opiskelu (sis. verkkokoulun, verkkokeskustelua ja itsenäisiä oppimistehtäviä).

Student workload

135 tuntia

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can describe development methods, as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to compare various development methods, as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods, and can select the most suitable ones for different research and/or development projects in their field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can justify key research and development topics relevant to their professional field and can select, analyze, and apply development methods as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods to these topics.

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