• Research and Development (ZZPP0610-3032),
         03.01.2022 – 31.05.2022,  5 cr  (LMS19S1) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student
    - is familiar with the various stages of the research & development processes supporting the thesis project, research/development approaches, as well as different data collection and analysis options
    - knows how to select the appropriate research & development approach and methods (data collection and analysis) for her own thesis project, apply them and justify her selections
    - has the ability to critically evaluate the reliability of the research/thesis, its strengths and weaknesses as well as the usefulness of the results
    - becomes acquainted with quantitative and qualitative research software applications
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Sufficient exposure to the student's own professional field.
    Course contents
    - Research process (research design: research problem, research question, research approach, data collection and analysis methods, reliability check), thesis structure
    Qualitative research:
    - qualitative research methods
    - data collection methods (observation, interviewing, document analysis), data analysis methods, reliability check, trials
    Quantitative research:
    - data collection (survey questionnaire), measurement scales, sampling, data analysis methods (statistics, direct distribution, cross tabulation, statistical tests, reliability and transfer ability of findings)
    - electronic information collection methods and statistical data applications - trials and applications
    Development and action research:
    - methodological basis and applications
    - generic structure of the thesis, evaluation criteria and trial implementation of the completed project
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Sufficient (1) The student
    - is familiar with the stages of the research and development process
    - knows how to retrieve research information pertaining to the field of research and development
    - is familiar with the key research and development methods and can describe their differences

    Satisfactory (2) The student
    - is capable of retrieving information pertaining to his or her field of research and development
    - recognizes possibilities of application research and development methods
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good (3) The student - can independently find information pertaining to his or her field of research and development, and assess it in a critical manner - can select and use in his/her work the appropriate research and development methods - is familiar with the principles of research ethics

    Very good (4) The student - can select the research and development technique and method appropriate for his or her research and development work, and apply them - can review the strength and weaknesses of his or her own work - is capable of acting in line with the principles of research ethics - can communicate the research and development plan in an analytical and objective way, both in writing and orally
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent (5) The student - is capable of retrieving extensive information pertaining to the research and development area, and is capable of critical assessment of the sources of information - can analyze differences between research and development methods and apply the methods to his or her work in an argumented manner - can analyze and assess the results and to critically review the strength and weaknesses of her own work
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Individual learning tasks
    Group work
    Lectures
    Webinars
    Online exam

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.

    Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

    Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

    Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

    Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

    Lecturer(s)

    Laura Vertainen

    Campus

    Institute of Bioeconomy

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Online exam will be done at informed time.
    An unsuccessful online exam can be done again in two sessions.

    Timing

    03.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

    Learning assignments and student workload

    - lectures/online lectures 24 h
    - learning tasks 45 h
    - studying the course material 20 h
    - preparation for the exam 26 h
    - thesis subject 20h

    Total 135 hours.

    Enrollment

    01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

    Groups
    • LMS19S1
    Alternative learning methods

    Opintojakson voi opinnollistaa tutkintosäännön mukaisesti. (not translated)

    Seats

    0 - 50

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face, Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    3 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology