Research MethodsLaajuus (2 cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students understand the most important methods of research. They learn how to determine and define the research problem. Students see the reserch as a process that includes different phases.

Course contents
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Introduction to investigative work approach
- Basics of research (incl. philosophy, especially from the point of view of information theory)
- Reporting of research results

Teaching methods
Will be agreed on at the beginning of the course

Assessment methods
Active participation. Other methods of assessment will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites
None

Required/Recommended reading
To be announced at the beginning of the course

Name of lecturer(s)
To be announced later

Year of study
1st - 4th year

Semester
Autumn/spring semester

Language of instruction
Finnish