Research and Development Methods (5op)

Opetusmenetelmät

This study unit is for Degree Social Services students.

Content:
Research design
Development work
Qualitative research methods
Quantitative research methods
Research ethics

Aika ja paikka

Studies will be implemented in Tikkurila campus 2.9-3.12.2020.
Deadlines for assignments will be introduced during the first lecture.

Oppimateriaalit

Material in Canvas, recommendations of references given during the implementation, student`s self-aqcuired material.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS meaning 135 hours of student`s work.

Tavoitteet

The student is able to
- choose the proper methods for development project and give reasons for these choices
- collect empirical data and analyse it
- interpret empirical results and make conclusions based on them
- recognizes the ethical point of view of the research and development work
- evaluate the reliability and validity of research
- apply the principles of research communication orally and in writing
- draw up and interpret research and development reports

Arviointiasteikko

H-5