Research methodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to choose an appropriate method for data retrieval and justify your choice. You are able to gather and analyze data by using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods. You are able to evaluate the reliability of a study. You are able to draw up a research report.

Content

How does a research process proceed? How to analyze quantitative and qualitative data? How to conduct practice-based research? How to evaluate the reliability of a study? How to write a research report?

Qualifications

Research and development skills (5 ECTS credits), or equivalent knowledge

Materials

Bachelor’s thesis

Accomplishment methods

Students can
b. evaluate information sources critically
c. work as team members in expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field