Research methods and reportingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You use different kinds of research and development methods during your studies and in development and research work. You know the main research methods and master different data collection and analyzing methods, and understand the basics of statistical data processing methods. You read and analyse critically statistical data. You communicate and report on your research and development work in Finnish and in English.

Content

What kind of research methods exist and how to utilize them in the professional field.
How do I plan, write and present a clear research report?
What kind of tools and methods exist to analyse numerical data and how is the reliability of data ensured?
What are the sources of data needed?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b. evaluate information sources critically.
f. promote teams’ goal-oriented operation.
g. apply the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.