Basic of Research and MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

Students
- are familiar with the basics of research and know the key concept of research.
- are able to design and implement practical, applied research according to research ethics.
- are able to use the statistical program to produce and interpret the most common statistical presentations.
- can analyse qualitative text material and can describe obtained results (qualitative research)

Content

WHAT are the basics of research and research ethics?
HOW does the research material be collected, be described, be analyzed?
HOW are the reliability and effectiveness of the results estimated?
WHY is the study know-how important?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student identifies the basic concepts which are related to the research work.
The student is familiar with the different research methods and can use them in a controlled way.
The student is able to use the statistical program to produce the most common statistical presentations.
The student can operate on the support of the team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can define the basic concepts which are related to the research work.
The student can design and implement a small research. The student is able to use the statistical program to produce and interpret the most common statistical presentations.
The student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can design and implement a small research. The student can describe and can analyse research results. The student can estimate the reliability and effectiveness of the results. The student understands the significance of the research in development work. The student can cooperate responsibly and constructively.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

The student does not recognize the concepts related to the research and cannot use research methods.