Research and Development MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The aim of the course is that a student is able to plan, implement and report a working-life research and development project. The specific objective of the course is to prepare students to carry out the final thesis as a work-based research and development project.

Content

- the scientific basis, concepts and purpose of research and development - research strategies - use of research data and literature - qualitative and quantitative research, - development methods, - reporting on the research development task - academic writing and - thesis as a research and development project.

Prerequisites

Does not require previous studies on master level.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Approved: the student has satisfactorily completed the assessed tasks set for the course by the deadlines, which develop the student's knowledge and skills in planning, implementing and reporting on a research and development project in the workplace. Fail: The student has not successfully completed all the assessed tasks set for the course by the deadlines.

Materials

Material provided by the teacher at the beginning of the course