Scientific Methods (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

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

Content (course unit)

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

Prerequisites (course unit)

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

Exam schedules

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

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the activity throughout the course and the quality of the assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Distant teaching, class exercises and home assignments.

Learning materials

Materials will be available in Moodle.

Student workload

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

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods for implementation.

Practical training and working life cooperation

-

International connections

-

Further information

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

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

Student has not submitted all the required assignments.

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

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

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

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

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

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