Scientific Methods (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

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 (course unit)

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

Exam schedules

No exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous evaluation: research plan (15 %), thesis analysis (50 %), presentation of the thesis analysis (15 %), peer review (10 %), activity and participation in lessions and discussions (10 %).
Information searching (pass/fail).

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Written assignments
Presentations
Group work
Lectures

Learning materials

In Tabula, material given by teacher and the material generated by students.

Student workload

Contact lessons 36 h, independent work 44 h.

Content scheduling

In Tabula.

Further information

Mandatory participation on contact lessons: 80 %. Mandatory participation on at least two contact lessons of presentation of theses.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

All mandatory tasks are not returned. The mandatory participation on the contact classes is not fulfilled.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student is capable of group work. Written assesments equal to the level "satisfactory" of TAMK assessment criteria of written report and thesis.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student works actively as a part of the group work and takes part in conversations. Written assesments equal to the level "good" of TAMK assessment criteria of written report and thesis.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student can independently the reflect the topics related to research. Student works skilfully as a part of the group work and actively takes part in coversations. The written assesments equal to the level "excellent" of TAMK assessment criteria of written report and thesis.