Research methods (5cr)
Course unit code: TUM0005Y26M
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
The student will be able to:
• Describe the nature of quantitative and qualitative research and the philosophical and methodological foundations of science
• Search for, critically evaluate, and utilise national and international research data to construct a theoretical framework and literature review
• Justify appropriate data collection and analysis methods to answer research questions
• Prepare a research plan considering research ethics
• Analyse and assess the reliability of research
Content
• Philosophy of science, quantitative, and qualitative research methods
• Scientific information retrieval, literature review, and critical reading skills
• Data collection and analysis methods
• Reliability and ethics in research