Introduction to Research and DevelopmentLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

The student is able to - identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking - define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research - present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure) - explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work - give examples of the meaning of research ethics

Content

- scientific and everyday thinking - general research ethics - central research methods - basic concepts and structure of research - states of research process and report - research&development approach to work

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, good (3)

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Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students will recognise the difference between everyday knowledge and scientific knowledge and the importance of scientific knowledge in development work. They can explain the stages of the research process and identify the different stages of reporting. The student will have a good command of basic concepts related to research. They will recognise quantitative and qualitative research approaches and the difference between them in theory and in practice. Students will be able to define the basic characteristics of ethically sustainable research and understand its importance in research work.

Materials

Hirsjärvi, Remes & Sajavaara 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. Kirjayhtymä