Basic of Research and Methods (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- are familiar with the basics of research and know the key concept of research.
- are able to design and implement practical, applied research according to research ethics.
- are able to use the statistical program to produce and interpret the most common statistical presentations.
- can analyse qualitative text material and can describe obtained results (qualitative research)

Content (course unit)

WHAT are the basics of research and research ethics?
HOW does the research material be collected, be described, be analyzed?
HOW are the reliability and effectiveness of the results estimated?
WHY is the study know-how important?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student identifies the basic concepts which are related to the research work.
The student is familiar with the different research methods and can use them in a controlled way.
The student is able to use the statistical program to produce the most common statistical presentations.
The student can operate on the support of the team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student can define the basic concepts which are related to the research work.
The student can design and implement a small research. The student is able to use the statistical program to produce and interpret the most common statistical presentations.
The student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can design and implement a small research. The student can describe and can analyse research results. The student can estimate the reliability and effectiveness of the results. The student understands the significance of the research in development work. The student can cooperate responsibly and constructively.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student does not recognize the concepts related to the research and cannot use research methods.

Location and time

Lectures according to the timetable
Zoom / Teams online meetings
More detailed schedule and teaching facilities lukkarit.tamk.fi

Exam schedules

Basics of research work and qualitative research:
During the part, mini-exams to be completed in stages in Moodle (3 pcs.)
- material exams (free use of material during the exam)
- no re-exams
- more detailed information in the section Moodle.

Quantitative research:
- no exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Basics of research work and qualitative research: Exams and exercises.
Quantitative research: Exercise tasks both independently and in pairs. In addition, self-evaluation and, if necessary, peer evaluation.
Information acquisition: Completion of tasks and participation in remote meetings.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, exams, explanatory videos, practice tasks and their reporting
Face-to-face teaching and class exercises
Distance learning online (Moodle / Zoom / Teams)
Pair and group work
Independent study

Learning materials

Recommended learning material in Moodle.
In order to study, you must have a computer, Internet connection, camera and microphone at your disposal.
In addition, applications are used in the study, the download links of which can be found on TAMK's intranet or for which an ID is created online.
Teaching material, links to explanatory videos, support material and possible literature are in Moodle.

Student workload

5 credits = 5 * 27 h = 135 h of student work, of which approx. 35 h of teaching and supervision according to the timetable.

Completion alternatives

CreTa (See study guide)

Further information

The implementation consists of three entities:
- Basics of research work and qualitative research (Boedeker): presence in distance education, study material and exams in Moodle, analysis exercise.
- Quantitative research (Kaatiala): presence (at least 50%) in teaching, assignments, projects and necessary material in Moodle.
- Knowledge acquisition (Timperi): presence in 90 min distance/local education and tasks in Moodle.

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

Opiskelija ei ole osallistunut tiedonhankinnan, harjoitusten, harjoitustehtävien ja tenttien tekemiseen.

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

Opiskelija on tehnyt annettuja tehtäviä. Opiskelija tietää tutkimukseen liittyvät peruskäsitteet. Opiskelijan kyvyssä perustella tekemiään ratkaisuja on puutteita.

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

Opiskelija on tehnyt pääosan annetuista tehtävistä. Opiskelija hallitsee tutkimukseen liittyvät peruskäsitteet ja keskeiset menettelytavat. Opiskelija pystyy perustelemaan tekemiään ratkaisuja ja pohtimaan saamiensa tulosten merkitystä.

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

Opiskelija on tehnyt annetut tehtävät. Opiskelija osaa tutkimukseen liittyvät peruskäsitteet ja keskeiset menettelytavat. Opiskelija pystyy perustelemaan tekemänsä ratkaisut, ymmärtää saamiensa tulosten tulosten merkityksen ja osaa soveltaa niitä toimialalla.