Research Methods in Business AdministrationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The students are able to identify and define real life problems and development needs, and to select a suitable research method to study them.
They are able to produce a report that meets the requirements of scientific reporting, including a reliability analysis that is relevant to the research method.
They are able to utilize statistical methods in the data collection and analysis phase. They are able to assess scientific reports and know how to utilize the electronic data collection and analysis methods used in research and development work.

Content

Identification and definition of a research or development object. Transformation of the research problem into research questions. Selection of the right research approach, research method, and data collection and analysis methods. Scientific reporting, documentation, and reliability and validity analysis
Research approaches: qualitative, quantitative and action research. Selection of the research approach in view of the research and development work concerned, data collection in line with the research approach and the right analysis method. Assessment of reliability and validity. Compilation of the research report taking international scientific reporting criteria and JAMK’s reporting instruction into consideration.

Qualifications

Research and development competences in Bachelor's degree.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 (Sufficient): The student knows the various extracts of the research / approaches and research methods required. The student is able able to identify the problem and development areas and is able to choose the research method according to the development area. The student is able to produce a report according to the reporting requirements of the university of applied sciences.

2 (Satisfactory): The student is familiar with the different extracts of the research / approaches and is able to select the right research approach, research methodology, data collection method and the method of analysis. Student is able to identify the problem and work areas of development and is able to choose the research method according to the development area.He is able to shape the research questions of the problem, and to produce a report according to the reporting requirements of the university of applied sciences.
3 (Good): The student knows the various extracts of the research / approaches and is able to select the right research approach, research methodology, data collection method and the method of analysis. The student is able to take advantage of statistical methods for data collection and analysis phase. The student is able to produce a report, which is responsible for scientific reporting requirements. The student is able to analyse reliability and validity of the research.

4 (Very good): The student is able to take advantage of statistical methods for data collection and analysis phase. The student is able to evaluate scientific reports and how to use research and development related to electronic data collection and analysis methods. He is able to prepare a research report, taking into account the international scientific reporting criteria.

5 (Excellent): The student is capable of demanding research and development, and to develop an excellent research report, taking into account the international scientific reporting criteria.