Study Guide

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