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Research and development methods 2 (5 cr)

Code: SO00AD35-3006

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Campus

Kotka Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

25 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Marko Raitanen
  • Miia Heikkinen

Teacher in charge

Marko Raitanen

Groups

  • SOKT18SP
    Social services, full-time studies

Objective

You know the basics of qualitative and quantitative methods.
You understand the connection between theory and practical development work in your study field.
You are able to validate the methodological choices of your thesis work.
You are able to assess ethical questions and the validity of a research.

Content

What is qualitative and quantitative research and how to collect and analyse research data?
How theoretical knowledge is connected with the practical development in your own study field?
How to assess main ethical and validity questions concerning research and development work?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Qualifications

Research and development methods 1