Research Methods and Skills (5cr)
Code: C-10065-S000FO46-3003
General information
- Enrollment
- 04.05.2026 - 09.08.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 10.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Myllypurontie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 10
- Course
- C-10065-S000FO46
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Research Methods and Skills C-10065-S000FO46-3003. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
The study unit will be completed independently by 31 May 2027.
Objective
The purpose of the course is to strengthen the student's professional competence, research and development competence, as well as skills in critical argumentation and knowledge formation, which have the potential to influence the development of the field. The student will be able to - identify, assess and justify research and development needs from various perspectives - critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and materials in the development of working life, as well as in research, development and innovation activities - understand methods suitable for research and development projects in their field, and select qualitative, quantitative or developmental methods appropriate to the objectives of the research and development project - apply these methods appropriately - adhere to the principles of good scientific practice, master data protection and research ethics, and apply the principles of open science and research in their research and development activities - assess the reliability of research and development projects appropriately - master communication in research and development activities - act proactively and responsibly in multidisciplinary development networks and implement various development projects in working life.
Content
Research and development approaches Identifying and assessing research and development needs Systematic information gathering in research and development Research and development processes and methods Quantitative, qualitative and development methods Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation Research ethics, data protection and good scientific practice and the principles of open science and research Communicating and reporting on research and development work
Location and time
The study unit begins with a remote session at the beginning of September. The exact time will be announced later.
Teaching methods
Online study
If you use a generative language model for an assignment, you must report which language model (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, DeepL) you have used and how you have used it.
Student workload
5 ECTS = 135 hours
Qualifications
Completed university degree