Basic Research Methods and Skills (5cr)
Code: C-10065-S000GV08-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 09.03.2026 - 15.11.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 01.06.2026 - 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 - 45
- Course
- C-10065-S000GV08
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Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
Theme I: Approaches to research and development work Theme II: The research process and research plan Theme III: Systematic information retrieval Theme IV: Methodological alternatives Theme V: Research ethics and data protection
Objective
The purpose of the course is to strengthen the student’s research and development competence using various methods and to support opportunities to produce new knowledge in various development projects. In addition, the purpose is to strengthen problem-solving skills and critical argumentation and knowledge building skills. The student is able to identify working life-oriented research and development needs and opportunities from different perspectives. The student masters the basics of systematic data search as part of research and development activities. The student is familiar with the methods suitable for research and development projects and masters the basics of qualitative, quantitative and development methods. The student complies with good scientific practice, is familiar with data protection and data management principles and can apply these principles in research and development activities. The student identifies factors influencing the reliability and quality of research and development projects and knows the basics of how to assess them. The student masters the basics of expert communications.
Content
- Identifying research and development needs - Systematic data acquisition and assessment of research quality - Approaches to research and development work - Research and development processes and methods - Quantitative, qualitative and development methods - Research ethics, data protection and good scientific practice - Basics of expert communication and reporting in research and development work
Location and time
According to a separate schedule
Materials
All course material is available in Moodle when the course begins.
Teaching methods
This study unit is intended for students of the Open University of Applied Sciences and for cross-institutional students, not for Metropolia’s degree students. The study unit is delivered entirely online and can be completed according to your own schedule. The implementation proceeds in line with the planned timetable, but it can also be completed entirely at your own pace. You may start and finish your studies at a time that suits you. The implementation includes independent work supported by learning materials (videos, literature, podcasts), and completing tasks based on these. All tasks in the study unit are individual assignments. Alternative submission dates are available for the assignments. Assignments are assessed and recorded during the first week of each month (except in July).
Employer connections
The tasks are work-life-oriented and linked to the current context.
Exam schedules
No examinations
International connections
No international connections
Completion alternatives
No optional implementation methods
Student workload
27 h = 1 credit. 135 h = 5 credits. A total of 135 h of student work. Independent study in Moodle, 2 credits + a progressively staged individual assignment, 3 credits.