Research MethodologyLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 4_RAA19KV
Credits
3 op
Learning objectives
Objectives: The student
- knows the basic concepts of research and differing research methodologies.
- can critically interpret research results and are prepared to resolve research problems.
- understands the significance of statistics in empirical research,
- learns to use statistical programmes in research work and
- can look for research data in their own professional area.
Content
Core content: Stages of the research process and the terminology associated with them. Conducting a small-scale quantitative research from planning to report. Basic concepts of statistics and presentation of the examined data. Data processing.
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 28.03.2025
Credits
3 op
RD proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 20
Teachers
- Heli Wahlroos
- Petri Kainulainen
Student groups
-
EXCS25KIisalmi Campus' Exchange Students, spring 2025
Teaching methods
In this course you will learn...
- the basic concepts of research and differing research methodologies
- critical interpretation of research results, which makes you prepared to resolve research questions
- to understand the significance of statistics in empirical research
- learn to use statistical programmes in research work (Webropol and Excel)
- you learn to utilise research data in your own professional area
You will learn all this by listening lectures, self studying, participating in discussions and doing a research project in a small group.
Tasks on the course are:
- description of research project (group work)
- reading a scientific article (individual work)
- research project: research plan (50%), report and presentation (50%)
- self evaluation
Student workload
Total 81 hours (1 credit is approximately 27 hours work, 3 cr * 27h)
- Introduction to course. 2 hours.
- Lectures about making research, analysing results and writing a report. 6 hours.
- Workshops for research planning, analysing and reporting. 24 hours.
- Understanding reasearch (individual task studying a scientific article). 8 hours.
- Doing research (group work, individual work, reading materials etc.). 41 hours.
Practical training and working life cooperation
You will do a research project to company or organisation. Project is a group work. Group needs to keep regular contact with the company/organisation.
Materials
Material is provided in Moodle environment.
We can discuss about good additional materials during lectures and workshops.
Enrollment
15.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 29.03.2024
Credits
3 op
RD proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
3 - 20
Teachers
- Heli Wahlroos
- Petri Kainulainen
Student groups
-
EXCS24KIisalmi Campus Exchange Students, spring 2024
Teaching methods
In this course you will learn...
- the basic concepts of research and differing research methodologies
- critical interpretation of research results, which makes you prepared to resolve research questions
- to understand the significance of statistics in empirical research
- learn to use statistical programmes in research work (Webropol and Excel)
- you learn to utilise research data in your own professional area
You will learn all this by listening lectures, self studying, participating in discussions and doing a research project in a small group.
Tasks on the course are:
- description of research project (group work)
- reading a scientific article (individual work)
- research project: research plan (50%), report and presentation (50%)
- self evaluation
Student workload
Total 81 hours (1 credit is approximately 27 hours work, 3 cr * 27h)
- Introduction to course. 2 hours.
- Lectures about making research, analysing results and writing a report. 4 hours.
- Workshops for research planning, analysing and reporting. 32 hours.
- Understanding reasearch (individual task studying a scientific article). 8 hours.
- Doing research (group work, individual work, reading materials etc.). 35 hours.
Practical training and working life cooperation
You will do a research project to company or organisation. Project is a group work. Group needs to keep regular contact with the company/organisation.
Materials
Material is provided in Moodle environment.
We can discuss about good additional materials during lectures and workshops.
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 31.03.2023
Credits
3 op
RD proportion (cr)
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 40
Teachers
- Heli Wahlroos
- Petri Kainulainen
Student groups
-
MPRO2023Luva MultiPro 2023
Teaching methods
In this course you will learn...
- the basic concepts of research and differing research methodologies
- critical interpretation of research results, which makes you prepared to resolve research questions
- to understand the significance of statistics in empirical research
- learn to use statistical programmes in research work (Webropol and Excel)
- you learn to utilise research data in your own professional area
You will learn all this by listening lectures, self studying, participating in discussions and doing a research project in a small group.
Tasks on the course are:
- description of research project (group work)
- reading a scientific article (individual work)
- research project: research plan (50%), report and presentation (50%)
- self evaluation
Student workload
Total 81 hours (1 credit is approximately 27 hours work, 3 cr * 27h)
- Introduction to course. 2 hours.
- Lectures about making research, analysing results and writing a report. 4 hours.
- Workshops for research planning, analysing and reporting. 32 hours.
- Understanding reasearch (individual task studying a scientific article). 8 hours.
- Doing research (group work, individual work, reading materials etc.). 35 hours.
Practical training and working life cooperation
You will do a research project to company or organisation. Project is a group work. Group needs to keep regular contact with the company/organisation.
Materials
Material is provided in Moodle environment.
We can discuss about good additional materials during lectures and workshops.