Introduction to Research and Development (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student is able to
- identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
- define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
- present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
- explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
- give examples of the meaning of research ethics

Content

- scientific and everyday thinking
- general research ethics
- central research methods
- basic concepts and structure of research
- states of research process and report
- research&development approach to work

Materials

Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P., & Sajavaara, P. (2016). Tutki ja kirjoita. Tammi.
Material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Contact teaching: Lectures and assignments

Student workload

53 h
- lectures and exercises in class,
- library exercises
- self-study

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Pass/fail
Pass:
The student demonstrates the competencies defined as the learning goals of the course and acceptably carries out the possible assignments related to the course.
Fail:
The student does not achieve the learning goals of the course and is not able to demonstrate their competencies.

Qualifications

No prerequisites