Research Methodology (5cr)
Code: KC31TY111-4
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.08.2015 - 28.11.2015
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 04.09.2015 - 05.12.2015
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Degree programmes
- Master of Engineering, Technology Competence Management
- Teachers
- Pia-Mari Riihilahti
- Paula Isoaho
- Lasse Tarhala
- Pasi Junell
- Pauli Huhtamäki
- Course
- KC31TY111
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
The purpose of this course is to teach students about the organisation and implementation of an empirical study. Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in selecting appropriate research methods for their study and compiling a qualitative research plan. They will also be capable of utilising the SSPS programme to analyse their research data. Students will acquire the ability to analytically read quantitative research reports. They will also acquire knowledge of quantitative research methods.
Content
- Acquiring information and academic writing
- Research and the statistical frame of mind: gathering research data, studying statistics, frequency distribution, probability distribution, statistical decision-making, statistical dependence and regression
Materials
- Martti Holopainen and Pekka Pulkkinen (2008): Tilastolliset menetelmät. WSOY Oppimateriaalit Oy
- Tarja Heikkilä (2008): Tilastollinen tutkimus. Oy Edita Ab
- Sirkka Hirsijärvi, Pirkko Remes and Paula Sajavaara (2009): Tutki ja kirjoita. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi
Teaching methods
Blended learning, assignments, seminars
Student workload
Total work load 135 h of which scheduled 38 h.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Pass: