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TUMVS23DIAK-2 Research methods (5 cr)

Code: TUM0005Y21S-3005

General information


Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023

Timing

27.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

MasterSchool

Campus

Diak joint implementation

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 333

Degree programmes

  • Eco-social work and global competence

Teachers

  • Marja Katisko
  • Marianne Nylund
  • Satu Kajander-Unkuri
  • Keijo Piirainen
  • Eveliina Hellas
  • Hannu Piiroinen
  • Arja Suikkala

Groups

  • Y-S23sosek

Objective

The student
· is able to describe the nature of quantitative and qualitative research as well as the premises of the methodology and philosophy of science.
· is able to search for and critically evaluate national and international quantitative and qualitative scientific information and apply it to research, development and innovation (RDI) activities in accordance with the defined problem or purpose.
· is able to justify the most appropriate data acquisition and data analysis methods for the defined problem or purpose.
· is able to design a plan for RDI activities and embed ethical aspects into the research project.
· is able to analyse and evaluate the validity and reliability of RDI activities.

Evaluation scale

0-5