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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

  • WMMI21SP
    Wellbeing 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