Scientific MethodsLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: 5E00BH17
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- English
- Responsible person
- Eveliina Asikainen, Lecturer
- Mika Nieminen, Lecturer
Objectives
After completing this course student
- knows the principles of scientific research: qualitative and quantitative research and can identify a research study accordingly
- knows the different thesis forms at universities of applied sciences
- knows the main statistical analysis methods in experimental research and can use them in practise
- knows the procedure of the thesis process at TAMK and requirements of a thesis
- can plan an experimental research study
Content
Bachelor's thesis process at TAMK, research and data acquisition methods, data analysis, planning the thesis, work life connections
Prerequisites
5E00BF83 Writing Scientific Reports in English, 5N00BG05 Statistics or corresponding courses from other university.
Materials
All materials are distributed via Tabula. In addition, library's e-materials and search tools are used during the course. During the course, students should also familiarize themselves with the TAMK's thesis assessment criteria.