Research tools (5 cr)
Code: TT00BE68-3004
General information
Enrollment
12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 12.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering
Teachers
- Anna Forsström
- Mari Koivunen
Teacher in charge
Anna Forsström
Groups
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TTMI18SPABuilding Services Engineering, full-time studies
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TTMI18SPBBuilding Services Engineering, full-time studies
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 scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
Communication skills course should be passed.