Study Guide

Objectives

The course provides the basic skills for planning and conducting both quantitative and qualitative research.

Upon completing the course, the student:
- knows and understands the fundamentals of research and the key terminology related to research activities
- possesses the capability to plan and conduct practical applied research in an ethically sound manner
- can analyze quantitative data using statistical software and produce necessary data representations
- is able to analyze qualitative text data and describe the obtained results.

Content

Research Process
Research Ethics
Types of Research
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Research Reliability

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student recognizes and mostly understands the key terms and concepts related to research. The student can moderately analyze research data and describe research results. The student can mostly work independently and, when necessary, as part of a team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student organizes the research process and understands the key terms and concepts related to research. The student is prepared to plan and conduct practical applied research. The student can analyze research data and describe research results. The student actively operates as an individual and, when necessary, as part of a group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a comprehensive understanding of the nature and fundamentals of research and possesses excellent capabilities to plan and conduct practical applied research. The student can skillfully and diversely analyze research data and describe research results. The student takes a committed responsibility for their own performance and, when necessary, for the group's performance.