Scientific Methods (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

After completing this course student
- knows the principles of scientific research: qualitative and quantitative research and can identify a research study accordingly
- knows the different thesis forms at universities of applied sciences
- knows the main statistical analysis methods in experimental research and can use them in practise
- knows the procedure of the thesis process at TAMK and requirements of a thesis
- can plan an experimental research study

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Bachelor's thesis process at TAMK, research and data acquisition methods, data analysis, planning the thesis, work life connections

Esitietovaatimukset (Opintojakso)

5E00BF83 Writing Scientific Reports in English, 5N00BG05 Statistics or corresponding courses from other university.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

No exam. Evaluation is based on the activity throughout the course and the quality of the assignments.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Evaluation is based on the activity throughout the course and the quality of the assignments. 66% of the grade is based on the accepted assignments and 33% is based on active attendance.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact teaching, class exercises and home assignments. Self-evaluation.

Oppimateriaalit

Materials will be available in Tabula.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

24h of contact teaching and 57h of individual work.

Sisällön jaksotus

Contact teaching 3h per week. 5 times with Noora and 3 times with Hilda.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative methods for implementation.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

-

Kansainvälisyys

-

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Participation on the first contact lesson is mandatory part of the course.

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Student has not submitted all the required assignments.

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The submissions show narrow or incomplete understanding of thesis process, reporting guidelines, literature research, knowledge of different research methodologies and reporting.

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The submissions show good understanding of thesis process, reporting guidelines, literature research, knowledge of different research methodologies and reporting.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The submissions show excellent understanding of thesis process, reporting guidelines, literature research, knowledge of different research methodologies and reporting.