Research and Development Methods (5 cr)
Code: R0239-3012
General information
Enrollment
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Timing
19.08.2019 - 15.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Niina Glerean
- Jonna Vierula
Teacher in charge
Jonna Vierula
Groups
-
SNV217SN
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- choose the proper methods for development project and give reasons for these choices
- collect empirical data and analyse it
- interpret empirical results and make conclusions based on them
- recognizes the ethical point of view of the research and development work
- evaluate the reliability and validity of research
- apply the principles of research communication orally and in writing
- draw up and interpret research and development reports
Teaching methods
Contact lessons, online studying, independent studying, workshops/SPSS-tutorial.
Content:
Research design
Qualitative research methods
Quantitative research methods
Research ethics
Validity and reliability of a study
Location and time
Autumn 2019, Tikkurila campus.
Learning materials and recommended literature
No spesific course book.
Material in Optima, recommendations of refernces given during the implementation, student`s self-aqcuired material.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Earlier higher education studies in research methods.
Important dates
Please see PAKKI for the schedule.
Students workload
5 ECTS meaning 135 hours of student`s work.
Further information for students
The implementation is prior for SNV217SN(degree programme of nursing). However, students from other groups may enroll as well.
The study unit is recommnded to take before or during the thesis process.
NOTE! Changes in the implementation plan are possible!
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assessment criteria in Optima.
Active participation required. Requirements of participation discussed in mandatory orientation.
Evaluation criteria, approved/failed
FAIL-5