Research methods (5 cr)
Code: DA00DG85-3002
General information
Enrollment
16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020
Timing
01.01.2020 - 30.04.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Data Analytics and Visualisation
Teachers
- Tommi Salmela
- Nina Hartikainen
- Miia Karttunen
Teacher in charge
Nina Hartikainen
Groups
-
DAKV19SP
Objective
You are able to choose an appropriate method for data retrieval and justify your choice
You are able to gather and analyze data by using appropriate quantitative, qualitative and practice-based methods.
You are able to evaluate the reliability and validity of a study.
You are able to draw up a research report.
Content
How does a research process proceed?
How to analyze quantitative and qualitative data?
How to conduct practice-based research?
How to evaluate the reliability and validity of a study?
How to write a research report?
Location and time
Previous course from previous DA-group.
Materials
Material given by teachers.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Contact lessons.
Blended track:
Previous course from previous DA-group.
Student workload
1 credit = 27 hours work.
Further information
Course consists of three parts:
Quantitative methods, 2 credits.
Qualitative and procedural methods, 2 credits.
Academic writing, 1 credit.
All sections must be passed.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Fail:
Assignments overud or done against orders.