Research and Development StudiesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student perceives the research work as part of professional expertise. He is able to identify and delineate meaningful areas for development and issues in his field and in his own activities. He / she is able to change perceptions of truth, truth and reality and to understand the importance of research ethics in his / her own research and development activities.

The student understands the basics of quantitative and qualitative research and their main methods. He outlines the background assumptions of the research work, the different stages of the research process and the different options for data collection. He / she understands the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative and qualitative research and is able to evaluate their suitability for solving different types of research tasks. The student has the ability to do quantitative and qualitative research.

The student knows the principles and key methods of work-based development work. He / she knows the appropriate service in demanding development work in his / her field and as an expert in operations in the work and research community.

The student is able to acquire research information based on the expertise of his or her members. He / she is able to critically evaluate knowledge and its sources and is able to provide appropriate support in his / her own research and development work. The student knows a clear, well-structured and matter-of-fact report. She is familiar with the special features of exploratory writing, the structure of a thesis report, and writing practices.

Content

Knowledge, science and research
Definition and delimitation of research and development topic
Principles of quantitative and qualitative research
Key principles and methods of development work
Data acquisition and evaluation of its reliability
Key methods of data collection and data processing
Research ethics, reliability of research

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Acceptable competence demonstrated in the course. The student is familiar with the concepts and basic methods of research and development and is able to make justified choices in connection with the method of research and development.