Research Methods 2

Structure Type:	Course
Code:	KG10AP32
Type:	Compulsory
Level:	Bachelor
Credits:	1.0 points
Responsible Teacher:	Svahn, Tarja
Teacher Team:	Finne, Merja
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum	Semester	Credits	Start of Semester	End of Semester
FYSTER-2015	3 autumn	1.0	2017-08-01	2017-12-31
FYSTER-2016	3 autumn	1.0	2018-08-01	2018-12-31

Learning Outcomes

Students:
- are familiar with common qualitative data collection methods used in physiotherapy research
- know common methods of analysis used in qualitative research
- know how to collect appropriate qualitative data
- have basic skills in handling and analysing qualitative data
- know how to keep up to date and use existing research knowledge

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

- Evidence based physiotherapy
- Introduction to Research and Development
- Research methods 1

- Common data collection methods in qualitative research
- Analysis of qualitative data

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and assignments

Assessment Criteria

Pass:
The student understands and knows well the concept of scientific work. The student knows how to use and apply typical qualitative methods for collecting and analyzing data used in physiotherapy. The student is able to design and conduct research- and development projects.

Fail:
The student understands and knows poorly the concept of scientific work. The student doesn’t know how to use and apply typical qualitative methods for collecting and analyzing data used in physiotherapy. The student is not able to design and conduct research- and development projects

Assessment Methods