Statistical Research Methods (5 cr)
Code: TO00BM23-3002
General information
Enrollment
04.02.2019 - 01.03.2019
Timing
01.03.2019 - 31.05.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOH2), Kauppa, hallinto ja oikeustieteet
Teachers
- Jarmo Heinonen
Teacher in charge
Jarmo Heinonen
Groups
-
CCH218SY
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- use common statistical research methods.
- plan and implement various research solutions and will be able to analyze statistical information and elaborate it
- analyze data with SPSS or similar software
- make own questionnaire
- make own research plan for thesis
Teaching methods
Method Lectures, group assignments
Learning materials and recommended literature
Research process from the research point of view. Sources of information for research and analysis/use of the sources and different research methods (e.g. main principles of quantitative research), and how to make a questionnaire
Statistics and usage of SPSS program in data input and analysis
All material will be find from lectures.
Important dates
21.3.2019 (15.15-17.45) class 205
Research process and models
Personal work
SPSS
28.3.2019 (15.15.-17.45)
Research methods
SPSS; frequencies, cross tabulation,
Sampling Methods
18.4.2019 (15.15-17.45)
SPSS; correlation, regression analysis
Sampling methods
25.4.2019 (15.15-17.45
Questionnaire,
Own questionnaire
2.5.2019 (15.15-17.45)
Presentations (Mandatory)
23.5.2019 (15.15-17.45)
Exam
(Retry on June)
Evaluation methods and criteria
Research plan scores 0-5
Own statistical analysis manual (SPSS manual) have to be passed +
task/exam (0-5)
Participating in lectures and group assignments.