Basics of research and development methodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to: • identify the methodological premises of research trends and the key research and development methods in their own field • strengthen their competence in applying research and development methods to their working life • deepen their competence in interpreting and critically evaluating research results • expand their competence in assessing the reliability of research and development methods, and in reviewing and applying ethical principles

Content

Content • Philosophical and methodological starting points of research • Key quantitative and qualitative research methods and working life-oriented experimental development methods • Inclusive development of working life • Quantitative and qualitative research process and analysis of results • Reliability, ethics and data protection of research and development processes • Critical evaluation of information