Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The aim:
The student
• understands the starting points and methods of scientific research
• knows the differences between quantitative and qualitative research and approaches of the implementation
• knows the data collection and analysis methods of different research settings
• is able to evaluate the reliability and ethical principles of scientific research

Content (course unit)

Content:
• criteria for scientific knowledge
• research process
• quantitative and qualitative research and methods
• ethical principles of research
• evaluation of the reliability of the research
• data management

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Failed:
The student
• does not fulfil the above-mentioned passing criteria
• does not perform the agreed learning tasks

Exam schedules

Online exam at a time chosen by self

Assessment methods and criteria

The student
• understands the starting points and methods of scientific research
• knows the differences between quantitative and qualitative research and approaches of the implementation
• knows the data collection and analysis methods of different research settings
• is able to evaluate the reliability and ethical principles of scientific research

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Self-directive Online Course

Learning materials

Haaparanta, L. & Niiniluoto, I. 2016. Johdatus tieteelliseen ajatteluun. Helsinki: Gaudeamus.
Heikkilä, T. (2014). Tilastollinen tutkimus. Helsinki: Edita.
Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. (2015). Tutki ja kirjoita. Helsinki: Tammi.
Metsämuuronen J. 2011. Tutkimuksen tekemisen perusteet ihmistieteissä
Ronkainen, S., Pehkonen, L., Lindblom-Ylänen, S. & Paavilainen, E. (2011). Tutkimuksen voimasanat. Helsinki: WSOYPro Oy.

Student workload

5op= 5x27h = 135h

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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

Passed:
The student
- understands the principles of conducting scientific research
- understands the stages of the research process
- knows the key elements and differences of quantitative and qualitative research settings
- knows the suitable data collection and analysis methods for different research settings
- is able to evaluate the ethics and reliability of research

Failed:
The student
- does not fulfil the above-mentioned passing criteria
- does not perform the agreed learning tasks