Basic Principles of Evidence-based Practice and Research ProcessLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 7H00GW40
Credits
5 op
Objectives
The student
• the student knows the basic principles of evidence-based activity
• understands the starting points and methods of scientific research
• knows the differences between quantitative and qualitative research and approaches of the implementation
• knows the data collection and analysis methods of different research settings
• is able to evaluate the reliability and ethical principles of scientific research
Content
• evidence-based practice
• criteria for scientific knowledge
• research process
• quantitative and qualitative research and methods
• ethical principles of research
• evaluation of the reliability of the research
• data management
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The score for the exam will be given after the announcement of the student selection results.
The evaluation of the course is carried out based on the midterms and final exams of the course as follows:
Failed: less than 40 points
1: 40 to 51,99 points
2: 52 to 63,99 points
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
3: 64 to 75.99 points
4: 76 to 87.99 points
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
5: 88 to 100 points
Enrolment period
07.02.2024 - 07.04.2024
Timing
08.04.2024 - 12.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 500
Teachers
- Merja Kanervisto-Jokinen
- Minna Törnävä
- Irja Nieminen
- Marja Jaronen
Groups
-
AVOINAMK
Objectives (course unit)
The student
• the student knows the basic principles of evidence-based activity
• understands the starting points and methods of scientific research
• knows the differences between quantitative and qualitative research and approaches of the implementation
• knows the data collection and analysis methods of different research settings
• is able to evaluate the reliability and ethical principles of scientific research
Content (course unit)
• evidence-based practice
• criteria for scientific knowledge
• research process
• quantitative and qualitative research and methods
• ethical principles of research
• evaluation of the reliability of the research
• data management
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The score for the exam will be given after the announcement of the student selection results.
The evaluation of the course is carried out based on the midterms and final exams of the course as follows:
Failed: less than 40 points
1: 40 to 51,99 points
2: 52 to 63,99 points
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
3: 64 to 75.99 points
4: 76 to 87.99 points
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
5: 88 to 100 points
Location and time
Online 8.4.2024 at 8.00-12.5.2024 at 22.59
Exam schedules
Online exam at a time of your choice from 8.4.2024 at 8.00 to 12.5.2024 at 22.59.
Assessment methods and criteria
The student
• understands principles and methods of evidence-based knowledge and scientific research
• knows the differences between quantitative and qualitative research and approaches of the implementation
• knows the data collection and analysis methods of different research settings
• is able to evaluate the reliability and ethical principles of scientific research
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Self-directive Online Course
Learning materials
Study material for the online course and, in addition, the student will make use of the literature below:
• Haaparanta, L. & Niiniluoto, I. (2016). Johdatus tieteelliseen ajatteluun. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.
• Heikkilä, T. (2014). Tilastollinen tutkimus. Helsinki: Edita.
• Korhonen, A., Jylhä, V., Korhonen, T. & Holopainen A. (2018). Näyttöön perustuva toiminta: Tarpeista tuloksiin. Helsinki : Skhole Oy
• Puusa, A. & Juuti, P. (2020). Laadullisen tutkimuksen näkökulmat ja menetelmät. Gaudeamus.
• Ronkainen, S., Pehkonen, L., Lindblom-Ylänen, S. & Paavilainen, E. (2020). Tutkimuksen voimasanat. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro Oy.
• Vilkka, H. (2020). Akateemisen lukemisen ja kirjoittamisen opas. PS-kustannus.
Student workload
5op= 5x27h = 135h
Completion alternatives
No optional possibility to complete the course
Further information
You are responsible for the functioning of your computer and software, but if you encounter any IT problems during your elective course, you can contact the IT Helpdesk. Exams are one-off and timed, and therefore cannot be retaken. Therefore, please practice your exam technique with the practice exam, which can be found under the Course Info tab.