Research and Development Methods (5 cr)

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
- make conclusions based on empirical results
- recognizes the ethical point of view of the research and development work
- evaluate the reliability and validity of research

Location and time

- Not dependent on place or time (virtual studies)
- Counselling in Leppävaara campus

Materials

- No predefined learning material
- Learning material is published in each study module

Teaching methods

- Tutoring session at the start of the study unit and counselling sessions when needed
- Virtual studies, frequent virtual learning and assignments
- There are no compulsory assignments and a student is responsible for his/her studies
- Module based offering with clear dealines
- The target is to prepare a student for the thesis process

Exam schedules

- Study unit starts on week 35
- Study unit ends on week 48
- Detailed schedule is released at the beginning of the study unit
- NOTE: There can be scheduling changes

Student workload

- 5 cr / 137,5 hours
- Study unit will last 14 weeks

Content scheduling

- Module-0: Introduction to the study unit
- Module-1: Importance of Research and Development
- Module-2: Research and Development Topic
- Module-3: Research and Development Strategies
- Module-4: Research and Development Methods
- Module-5: Research and Development Ethics
- Module-6: Conclusion and Research & Development Plan

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

- Study requires frequent learning effort