Study Guide

Objective

You are familiar with the concepts related to scientific research and know how to apply these to research processes at different stages You can look for information from various sources and use it in the process of writing your bachelor’s thesis as well as for research purposes. You can collect ja analyse data using a qualitative and quantitative research approach as well as present and report the findings. You are familiar with the ethical principles of research.

Content

What are the key concepts related to research? How does a scientific study proceed as a process? How is a qualitative study carried out by using an interview method from the viewpoint of data collection and analysis? How is a quantitative study carried out by using the Webropol software from the viewpoint of data collection and analysis? How are the ethical principles of research taken into account in scientific studies? How do you report on the study?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a. You can use concepts related to scientific research in an expert way in your bachelor’s thesis. b. You can evaluate research sources critically. e. You can carry out a research interview and analyse it. e. You can analyse small-scale surveys by using the Webropol software. e. You can report your study based on the principles of scientific research. g. You can apply the ethical principles of research in research processes.