Research toolsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You get familiar with the most typical qualitative and quantitative research methods used in technical field. You will learn how to use different kind of research and development methods in the bachelor’s thesis and in development and research work.
You can write a research report that includes introduction, aims, literature review, methods, analysis of the data and conclusions.

Content

What kind of literature sources are available? How to use the electrical data bases? How are the literature sources shown in the report?
What kind of quantitative research methods are available and how can they be utilized in the field of study?
How do I plan, write and present a research report?
What kind of tools and methods are available to analyze numerical data and how will the reliability of data be assured?

Evaluation

Students can
a use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b evaluate information sources critically.
e choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Qualifications

Communication skills course should be passed.