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Quantitative ResearchLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: YZZZ0120

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Tiina Kuukkanen, Hyvinvointi
  • Elina Vaara, Liiketoiminta

Objective

Purpose of the course
The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of quantitative research and learn to use quantitative research methods in working life development and research.

Competences
Learning and information management
Ethical competence

Subject specific competences

Learning outcomes
Student knows basics of quantitative research and some methodology. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of quantitative research. Student has an ability to conduct a quantitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his or her own field of research and development work. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions.

Content

Epistemological grounds of quantitative research
Definition of the research topic, formulation of the research questions
Process of quantitative research
Methods of data collection
Main analysis methods for Master's thesis
Reliability of quantitative research
Ethics in quantitative research

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed.

Satisfactory 2
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises and is able to select different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student selects and justifies his/her choice of quantitative material and methods that are suited to solving the research assignments of his/her thesis. The student has good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student can assess quantitative research and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Very good 4
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has very good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has excellent preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student critically assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

09.10.2023 - 24.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Kristiina Juntunen
  • Niilo Kuokkanen
  • Paavo Nyländen
Teacher in charge

Niilo Kuokkanen

Groups
  • YHO19S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen
  • YSV23S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YSB23S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YMJ23S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSH23S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtamisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YHO21S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YMJ21S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • ZJAYSU23KM
    Avoin AMK, sote, Monialainen kuntoutus, YAMK-polku
  • YHO22S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSY22SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY22ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YMJ22S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSY22SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YHO20SA
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YMJ20S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YSU23KM
    Monialainen kuntoutus (YAMK)
  • YSY22SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YHO23S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSV22S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YSB22S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • ZJAYSC23KM
    Avoin AMK, sote, Terveyden edistäminen, YAMK-polku
  • YSC23KM
    Terveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YMJ19S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • ZJAYSB23S1
    Avoin AMK, sote,Projektijohtaminen, YAMK-polku
  • ZJAYSV23S1
    Avoin AMK, sote, Verkostojohtaminen, YAMK-polku
  • ZJAYSH23S1
    Avoin AMK, sote, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, YAMK-polku

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of quantitative research and learn to use quantitative research methods in working life development and research.

Competences
Learning and information management
Ethical competence

Subject specific competences

Learning outcomes
Student knows basics of quantitative research and some methodology. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of quantitative research. Student has an ability to conduct a quantitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his or her own field of research and development work. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions.

Content

Epistemological grounds of quantitative research
Definition of the research topic, formulation of the research questions
Process of quantitative research
Methods of data collection
Main analysis methods for Master's thesis
Reliability of quantitative research
Ethics in quantitative research

Teaching methods

Workshop in contact or webinars 1 cr
Learning tasks 1 cr
Independent work 3 cr

Practical training and working life connections

The implementation method and output of the course are attached to the need for working life.

Student workload

Workshop in contact or webinars 1 cr = 27 hours
Learning tasks 1 cr = 27 hours
Independent work 3 cr = 27 hours

Further information for students

In addition to the workshops, webinars focusing on more individual guidance are organized.

The evaluation will use:
self-assessment
peer review
Teacher feedback and evaluation

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed.

Satisfactory 2
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises and is able to select different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student selects and justifies his/her choice of quantitative material and methods that are suited to solving the research assignments of his/her thesis. The student has good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student can assess quantitative research and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Very good 4
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has very good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has excellent preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student critically assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

24.10.2022 - 19.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Teachers
  • Joona Purkamo
Groups
  • YHO21S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YMJ21S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YHO20SA
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YMJ20S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • ZJA22SH
    Avoin AMK, lita
  • YHO20S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of quantitative research and learn to use quantitative research methods in working life development and research.

Competences
Learning and information management
Ethical competence

Subject specific competences

Learning outcomes
Student knows basics of quantitative research and some methodology. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of quantitative research. Student has an ability to conduct a quantitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his or her own field of research and development work. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions.

Content

Epistemological grounds of quantitative research
Definition of the research topic, formulation of the research questions
Process of quantitative research
Methods of data collection
Main analysis methods for Master's thesis
Reliability of quantitative research
Ethics in quantitative research

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed.

Satisfactory 2
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises and is able to select different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student selects and justifies his/her choice of quantitative material and methods that are suited to solving the research assignments of his/her thesis. The student has good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student can assess quantitative research and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Very good 4
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has very good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has excellent preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student critically assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

22.09.2022 - 14.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Tiina Kuukkanen
  • Kristiina Juntunen
  • Niilo Kuokkanen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Kuukkanen

Groups
  • YSY21SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • ZJA21SSYM
    Avoin AMK, sote, monialainen kuntoutus, YAMK-polku
  • ZJA21SSYT
    Avoin AMK, sote, terveyden edistäminen, YAMK-polku
  • YSY21SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • ZJA21SSYP
    Avoin AMK, sote, Projektijohtaminen, YAMK-polku
  • YSY21SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • ZJA21SSYV
    Avoin AMK, sote, Verkostojohtaminen, YAMK-polku
  • YSV21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSY21ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • ZJA21SSYK
    Avoin AMK, sote, kliininen asiantuntija, YAMK-polku
  • ZJA21SSYS
    Avoin AMK, sote, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, YAMK-polku

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of quantitative research and learn to use quantitative research methods in working life development and research.

Competences
Learning and information management
Ethical competence

Subject specific competences

Learning outcomes
Student knows basics of quantitative research and some methodology. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of quantitative research. Student has an ability to conduct a quantitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his or her own field of research and development work. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions.

Content

Epistemological grounds of quantitative research
Definition of the research topic, formulation of the research questions
Process of quantitative research
Methods of data collection
Main analysis methods for Master's thesis
Reliability of quantitative research
Ethics in quantitative research

Teaching methods

Workshop in contact or webinars 1 cr
Learning tasks 1 cr
Independent work 3 cr

Practical training and working life connections

The implementation method and output of the course are attached to the need for working life.

Student workload

Workshop in contact or webinars 1 cr = 27 hours
Learning tasks 1 cr = 27 hours
Independent work 3 cr = 27 hours

Further information for students

In addition to the workshops, webinars focusing on more individual guidance are organized.

The evaluation will use:
self-assessment
peer review
Teacher feedback and evaluation

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed.

Satisfactory 2
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises and is able to select different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student selects and justifies his/her choice of quantitative material and methods that are suited to solving the research assignments of his/her thesis. The student has good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student can assess quantitative research and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Very good 4
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has very good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has excellent preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student critically assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 27.02.2022

Timing

07.03.2022 - 21.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Teachers
  • Elina Vaara
Groups
  • YHO20SA
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YMJ20S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YHO20S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen
  • ZJA22KH
    Avoin AMK, lita

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of quantitative research and learn to use quantitative research methods in working life development and research.

Competences
Learning and information management
Ethical competence

Subject specific competences

Learning outcomes
Student knows basics of quantitative research and some methodology. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of quantitative research. Student has an ability to conduct a quantitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his or her own field of research and development work. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions.

Content

Epistemological grounds of quantitative research
Definition of the research topic, formulation of the research questions
Process of quantitative research
Methods of data collection
Main analysis methods for Master's thesis
Reliability of quantitative research
Ethics in quantitative research

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material on the course platform.

Teaching methods

Base line online exam
Individual learning tasks: Elevator speech, essays
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded online lectures, podcasts, or lectures in class

Exam dates and retake possibilities

It is recommended that the online exam be taken as soon as the online learning environment opens.

Student workload

- webinars/replacing assignments 6 h
- learning tasks 49 h
- studying the course material 40 h
- preparation for the exam 40 h
Total 135 hours.

Content scheduling

Online Implementation.
The course has 3 webinars.

Further information for students

avoin amk 10

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed.

Satisfactory 2
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises and is able to select different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student selects and justifies his/her choice of quantitative material and methods that are suited to solving the research assignments of his/her thesis. The student has good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student can assess quantitative research and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Very good 4
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has very good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has excellent preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student critically assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Enrollment

04.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

Timing

01.10.2021 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
Teachers
  • Tiina Kuukkanen
  • Niilo Kuokkanen
Teacher in charge

Tiina Kuukkanen

Groups
  • YSY20SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY20ST
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SJ
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSY20S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
  • YSV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management

Objectives

Purpose of the course
The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of quantitative research and learn to use quantitative research methods in working life development and research.

Competences
Learning and information management
Ethical competence

Subject specific competences

Learning outcomes
Student knows basics of quantitative research and some methodology. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of quantitative research. Student has an ability to conduct a quantitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his or her own field of research and development work. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions.

Content

Epistemological grounds of quantitative research
Definition of the research topic, formulation of the research questions
Process of quantitative research
Methods of data collection
Main analysis methods for Master's thesis
Reliability of quantitative research
Ethics in quantitative research

Teaching methods

Workshop in contact or webinars 1 cr
Learning tasks 1 cr
Independent work 3 cr

Practical training and working life connections

The implementation method and output of the course are attached to the need for working life.

Student workload

Workshop in contact or webinars 1 cr = 27 hours
Learning tasks 1 cr = 27 hours
Independent work 3 cr = 27 hours

Further information for students

In addition to the workshops, webinars focusing on more individual guidance are organized.

The evaluation will use:
self-assessment
peer review
Teacher feedback and evaluation

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed.

Satisfactory 2
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises and is able to select different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student selects and justifies his/her choice of quantitative material and methods that are suited to solving the research assignments of his/her thesis. The student has good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student can assess quantitative research and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Very good 4
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has very good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has excellent preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student critically assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.