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Qualitative and quantitative research methods (5 cr)

Code: IB00CP27-3002

General information


Enrollment

02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019

Timing

07.01.2019 - 28.04.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in International Business

Teachers

  • Tommi Salmela
  • Jagat Kunwar

Teacher in charge

Tommi Salmela

Groups

  • IBKV17SP1
  • IBKV17SP2

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
The objectives of the course are to :
a) understand the research process in general
b) create a conceptual framework for your research through literature review
c) differentiate and understand various research paradigms
d) collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data by using various procedures
e) develop a research proposal and write up final report

Assessment methods and criteria

You can:
a) identify different steps in the research process and create an implementation plan
b) evaluate the relevance of various theoretical streams in your research
d) design various instruments independently to collect both quantitative and qualitative data
e) analyze collected data through both statistical and qualitative methods
f) write up a formal research proposal