Quantitative Research and Development at Work (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to give students a good understanding of how to use quantitative research methods in their own research process.

On completion of the course, the student will

• have a basic knowledge of quantitative research methods
• know the ethical aspects of quantitative research
• be able to choose the appropriate research strategy/approach and methods for the situation
• know the reliability aspects of quantitative research
• can describe the results in a variety of ways

Content (course unit)

Quantitative research process and methods. Selection of characteristics as variables, classification of data, cause and effect relationships, finding links between phenomena or the frequency and occurrence of phenomena based on numerical results.

Data collection methods, in particular the basics of questionnaire design and implementation using an electronic tool.

Indicators of the reliability of quantitative research

Ethics of quantitative research

Basics of using statistical software

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Students can collect and edit research data, and present the results in a clear and concise way. They know the key statistical concepts and measurement scales and can produce key figures from data. They can carry out statistical analyses, interpret the results and draw conclusions.

Assessment methods and criteria

Hyväksytysti suoritetut harjoitukset

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Itsenäisesti suoritettava verkkototeutus. Palautettavat harjoitukset

Learning materials

Moodlessa oleva materiaali.
Tilastollinen tutkimus, Heikkilä Tarja, Edita 2008 7. uudistettu painos tai uudempi

Completion alternatives

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