Research and Development Methods (5cr)
Code: R0239-3012
General information
- Enrollment
- 13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 19.08.2019 - 15.12.2019
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Virtual proportion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Campus
- Laurea Tikkurila
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
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
Time and location
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.
Student workload
5 ECTS meaning 135 hours of student`s work.
Further information
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!
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
FAIL-5