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 and presentation (20 %), thesis analysis, peer review and presentation (70 %), activity and participation in lessons and discussions (10 %).
Research plan (0-5)
Thesis analysis (0-5)
Abstract workshop (pass/fail)
Information searching (pass/fail).
80% participation required, as well as participation in 3/4 of the thesis analysis presentations.

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 33 h, independent work 47 h.

Content scheduling

In Tabula.

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 assignments 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 assignments 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 skillfully as a part of the group work and actively takes part in conversations. The written assignments equal to the level "excellent" of TAMK assessment criteria of written report and thesis.

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

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