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Research and Development Methods (5 cr)

Code: R0239-3006

General information


Enrollment
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
26.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual proportion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
English
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Business Information Technology (NIA), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
Pasi Kämppi
Jyri Rajamäki
Teacher in charge
Jyri Rajamäki
Study unit
R0239

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

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

- 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

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