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
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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