Research tools (5 cr)
Code: TT00BE68-3002
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Timing
31.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
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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TTMI17SPA
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TTMI17SPB
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
1-5
Qualifications
Communication skills course should be passed.