Research Methods and Scientific Communication (5cr)

Objective

You are familiar with the concepts related to scientific research and know how to apply these to research process at different stages You can look for information from various sources and use it in the process of writing your bachelor’s thesis as well as for research purposes. You can conduct a study using a qualitative and quantitative research approach as well as present and report its findings. You are familiar with the ethical principles of research. You can report your reseach based on the principles of scientific research.   

Content

What is thebachelor’s thesis like at a University of Applied Sciences? What are the key concepts related to research? How does research proceed as a process? How is qualitative research carried out by using an interview method from the viewpoint of data collection and analysis? How is quantitative research carried out by using the webropol software from the viewpoint of data collection and analysis? How are the ethical principles of research taken into account in research? How do you report about the research? 

Qualifications

No previous studies required. 

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a)You are familiar with the concepts related to scientific research  and you can use these concepts systematically in your bachelor’s thesis b) You can look for information on a topic related your bachelor’s thesis c) You can develop a viable plan for your bachelor’s thesis e) You can carry out a research interview and analyze it e) You can analyse small-scale surveys by using webropol software e) You can report your research based on the principles of scientific research g) You can take into account the ethical principles of research when drawing up a plan for your thesis