Basics of ResearchLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

Student
-knows the principles of scientific research and know the differneces of qualitative and quantitative research
- knows the research process and understands the significance of research for the development of working practices
- knows the most common research methods and learns to apply them adequately
- can plan an experimental research study
- knows the procedure of the thesis process at TAMK and requirements of a thesis
- knows the processes of searching information and is able to evaluate information critically.

Content

- phases of scientific problem solving and the research process
- different scientific approaches and methods
- research ethics
- reporting, scientific publications
- critical evaluation/analysis of research