Applied Research MethodsLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to obtain research information on his field of expertise and is capable of critical assessment of information and the sources of new information. The student recognizes the importance of the knowledge interests of science in applied research. The student is capable of applying different research methods in developing working life. The student understands the meaning of research ethics of applied research.

Sisältö

Data acquisition and evaluation of the reliability, source criticism, knowledge interests,
main methods used in applied research,
reliability and validity,
research ethics

Esitietovaatimukset

Research and development competence acquired in Bachelor's degree

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

1 (Sufficient):
Students are able to acquire research knowledge in the field of their own expertise. They are able to source criticism on a basic level. They recognize the meaning of the knowledge interests of science sufficiently. Students are able to describe the differences of research methods and types and identify some of the possible applications of the development work in their own field. The students know the basic ethical principles.
2 (Satisfied):
Students are able to acquire research knowledge in the field of their own expertise. They are able to source criticism. They recognize the meaning of the knowledge interests of science. Students are able to describe the differences of research methods and - types and identify some of the possible applications of the development work in their own field. The students know the basic ethical principles.
3 (Good):
Students are able to acquire widely research knowledge in the field of their own expertise. They are able to source criticism. They recognize the meaning of the knowledge interests of applied science. Students are able to describe the differences of research methods and types and identify some of the possible applications of the development work in their own field. The students know the basic ethical principles and are able to communicate them in applied research.
4 (Very good):
Students are able to acquire widely research knowledge in the field of their own expertise. They are able to source criticism. They recognize the meaning of the knowledge interests of applied science. Students are able to describe the differences of research methods and types and identify the applications of the development work in their own field. The students know the ethical principles in applied research and are able to communicate them.
5 (Excellent):
Students are able to acquire expertise in its areas of research with a broad and commendable source of criticism. To understand the significance of the interests of science in applied research. Students are able to critically analyze the different research methods and differences in the types and to apply them in the development field. The students know the ethical principles in applied research and are able to show excellent skills in communicating them.