Research methods (5 cr)
Code: LT00DT60-3001
General information
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Business
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Wellbeing Management
Teachers
- Hoa Ngo
- Heli Bergström
- Pia Jääskeläinen
- Vesa Partanen
- Jagat Kunwar
Teacher in charge
Hoa Ngo
Groups
-
WMMI21SPWellbeing management, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to choose an appropriate method for data retrieval and justify your choice. You are able to gather and analyze data by using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods. You are able to evaluate the reliability of a study. You are able to draw up a research report.
Content
How does a research process proceed? How to analyze quantitative and qualitative data? How to conduct practice-based research? How to evaluate the reliability of a study? How to write a research report?
Opiskelumateriaali
The course is based on the material provided in Learn platform. Addition references will be suggested in the course material and the contact sessions.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
The purpose of the course is to support you in writing the methods content of your thesis.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
The purpose of the course is to support you in writing the methods content of your thesis.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Tasks will be provided in the Learn platform. Some tasks need to be completed during the contact sessions.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Opintojakso 5 op = yhteensä 135 tuntia.
- laadulliset menetelmät noin 67,5 tuntia
- määrälliset menetelmät noin 67,5 tuntia
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
At the end of the study unit, students should be able to:
Differentiate scientific research from commonsense
Identify key steps in the research process
Propose, design and execute research taking into consideration the key elements
Evaluate the relevance and applicability of various existing research paradigms
Choose appropriate data collection and analysis strategy (for both quantitative and qualitative approaches)
Evaluate own research considering reliability and viability criteria
Further information
The teaching for English language qualitative research methods will take place on 18/9/2023 from 12.30 to 14.30 and 20/9/2023 from 13.00 to 15.00. The contact sessions will be through Teams. Teams link will be available in the course page.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Research and development skills (5 ECTS credits), or equivalent knowledge