Research methods and development activities

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC28RY10130
Type: Compulsory
Level: Master
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Tarhala, Lasse
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
YRAK-2013   1 autumn   2.0   2013-09-01   2013-12-31  
YRAK-2015   1 autumn   2.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

The student is familiar with various research methods and knows how to choose a correct quantitative, qualitative or procedural method for a research and development project. The student can plan a research and development process as a project.

Student's Workload

The student´s workload 54 h of which scheduled 16 h.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

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Contents

Research and development process. Quatitative, qualitative and procedural research. Combining research and development. Project structure and reporting. Evaluation of results.

Recommended or Required Reading

Material will be announced at the begining of the study period.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Blended learning, lectures and assignments.

Assessment Criteria

Assessment on scale 1-5.

Assessment Methods

Written asignments, drawing up a thesis plan and its presentation.

Work Placement

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Further Information

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