Opinto-opas

Tavoitteet (OJ)

After the course, the student will know
• the role of statistics in scientific methods
• the relevant statistical terminology
• the theory and basic steps of statistical analysis
After the course, the student will be able to
• apply the analytical techniques covered in the course
• present results from statistical analyses

Sisältö (OJ)

What does quantitative research mean?
What does the term statistical significance mean?
What is probability theory?
How to choose an appropriate research method?
How to build a questionnaire?
How to collect and analyze data?
How to interpret the results?

The most important quantitative methods will be discussed and practiced in SPSS.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

The student can determine and use the concepts and methods of quantitative research. The student takes responsibility for any of his duties in research activities and makes some contribution to a group.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

The student has the competence of explaining the concepts and methods of quantitative research and applying them in cases of reasonable difficulty. The student works actively, cooperates responsibly and constructively, both individually and in a group. The student can solve the given exercises and problems, as well as interpret the answers for the benefit of business projects and activities.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

The student knows the different approaches very well, can work with quantitative research methods individually. The student can produce correct solutions to research problems, as well as interpret the answers profoundly for the benefit of business projects and activities. The student makes a noticeable contribution to group work, cooperating responsibly, constructively, and flexibly.

Aika ja paikka

Students may exercise working with SPSS and other statistical software packages in the C2-02 computer classroom (according to the classroom reservation, usually on Monday afternoon).

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

Deadline for the final project: the last day of the 3rd period.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Weekly learning diaries - 50%
Final project - 50%
a) designing a research question and an online questionnaire, or
b) other assignment based on personal interest and needs (must be discussed with the teacher by 7th Feb)

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Online. The e-learning material is available in Moodle. The contact days and personal consultations are flexible so that the course fits in everybody's timetable.

Oppimateriaalit

The e-learning material is available in Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Students will work around 75 to 90 hours for 3 credits.

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student can determine and use the concepts and methods of quantitative research. The student takes responsibility for any of his duties in research activities and makes some contribution to a group.

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student has the competence of explaining the concepts and methods of quantitative research and applying them in cases of reasonable difficulty. The student works actively, cooperates responsibly and constructively, both individually and in a group. The student can solve the given exercises and problems, as well as interpret the answers for the benefit of business projects and activities.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student knows the different approaches very well, can work with quantitative research methods individually. The student can produce correct solutions to research problems, as well as interpret the answers profoundly for the benefit of business projects and activities. The student makes a noticeable contribution to group work, cooperating responsibly, constructively, and flexibly.