• Quantitative Research (YZZZ0120-3009),
         22.09.2022 – 14.05.2023,  5 cr  (YSY21SJ, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Course contents
    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
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 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.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

    Lecturer(s)

    Tiina Kuukkanen

    Lecturer(s)

    Tiina Kuukkanen, Kristiina Juntunen, Niilo Kuokkanen

    Working life cooperation

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

    Timing

    22.09.2022 - 14.05.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

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

    Enrollment

    01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

    Groups
    • YSY21SJ
    • ZJA21SSYM
    • ZJA21SSYT
    • YSY21SM
    • ZJA21SSYP
    • YSY21SK
    • ZJA21SSYV
    • YSV21S1
    • YSY21ST
    • ZJA21SSYK
    • ZJA21SSYS
    Assessment methods

    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

    Degree Programme

    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

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies