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Research and Development Methods (5 cr)

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
Teachers
Niina Glerean
Jonna Vierula
Teacher in charge
Jonna Vierula
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

Autumn 2019, Tikkurila campus.

Materials

No spesific course book.
Material in Optima, recommendations of refernces given during the implementation, student`s self-aqcuired material.

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

Exam schedules

Please see PAKKI for the schedule.

Completion alternatives

Earlier higher education studies in research methods.

Student workload

5 ECTS meaning 135 hours of student`s work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

FAIL-5

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!

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