The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)
  • 2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to present and discuss
different types of qualitative methods, their
background, aim and use.

The aim of the second part of the course is to
present and discuss different types of
quantitative
methods, their background, aim and use.

Learning outcomes

The student will learn to identify a research
problem, define an objective and choose a
suitable
qualitative or quantitative research method to
present and
analyse
empirical material.

The student will learn how to define a research
problem, how to create a measurement instrument
based on prior knowledge, how to sample
respondents, and finally, how to code and
analyze
collected data.

Course contents

The research process and qualitative methods
such
as focus group-, interviewing, observation-,
case
studies and action research.

The research process and quantitative methods
such as, for instance: t-test, ANOVA, cross
tabulation,
correlation-, regression- and similar methods.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Third year students

Additional information

The content and the schedules will be discussed in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative methods
: Minna Stenius.
It is mandatory to attend the first session on 1.9.
The course is fully online.

Recommended or required reading

Literature: Bryman, A. & Bell, E. Business
Research Methods.
London:
Oxford University Press
OR
Bryman A.: Social Research Methods, 4th
edition.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 20 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 15 hours
  • Practical exercises - 15 hours
  • Individual studies - 85 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Supported virtual education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams

Assessment requirements

To pass the course you need 50% of the max. 100
points,
minimum 25 points for each part (the
qualitative
and the
quantitative).
Qualitative methodology (min. 25/50 points) as
follows:
online assignments and quizzes altogether min
25p/50p as
specified in class.
Quantitative methodology (min. 25/50 points) as
follows:
exam (max 30p) and assignments (3 options, max
20p)altogether min 25p/50p as specified in class.
Assignments and online tasks have to be turned
in on time.

Teacher

  • Stenius Minna
  • Tigerstedt Christa

Examiner

Tigerstedt Christa

Group size

No limit (23 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

The content and the schedules will be discussed in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative methods
: Minna Stenius.

Course enrolment period

2021-08-09 to 2021-08-29

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2021-09-01 14:30 - 16:00 Methodology (fall) Topic: Methodology Time: Sep 1, 2021 02:30 PM Helsinki Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68126841880 Meeting ID: 681 2684 1880 Stenius Minna
Tigerstedt Christa
2021-09-08 14:30 - 16:00 Methodology (fall) Join Zoom Meeting: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62497469287 Meeting ID: 624 9746 9287 Stenius Minna
2021-09-13 09:00 - 10:30 Methodology (fall) Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68528028460?from=addon Meeting ID: 685 2802 8460 One tap mobile +493056795800,,68528028460# Germany +496938079883,,68528028460# Germany Dial by your location +49 30 5679 5800 Germany +49 69 3807 9883 Germany +49 695 050 2596 Germany +49 69 7104 9922 Germany Meeting ID: 685 2802 8460 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cbIqan1HwH Join by SIP 68528028460@109.105.112.236 68528028460@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 685 2802 8460 Tigerstedt Christa
2021-09-15 14:30 - 16:00 Methodology (fall) Join Zoom Meeting: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62497469287 Meeting ID: 624 9746 9287 Stenius Minna
2021-09-20 09:00 - 10:30 Methodology (fall) Tigerstedt Christa
2021-09-22 14:30 - 16:00 Methodology (fall) Join Zoom Meeting: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62497469287 Meeting ID: 624 9746 9287 Stenius Minna
2021-09-27 09:00 - 10:15 Methodology (fall) Focus group simulation and data collection. BE ON TIME! Group 1: 9-9.30 Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66466851597   Group 2: 9.40-10.10 Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61844971075     Prepare by reading about focus groups in the course book! Tigerstedt Christa
2021-09-29 14:30 - 16:00 E385 Methodology (fall) Join Zoom Meeting: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62497469287 Meeting ID: 624 9746 9287 Stenius Minna
2021-10-04 09:00 - 10:30 Methodology (fall) Agenda: Case studies Systematic literature study/Desk top research Action research   We will also discuss all assignments incl the analysis workshop and a possible re exam for the online exam    Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65930213036?from=addon Meeting ID: 659 3021 3036 One tap mobile +496950502596,,65930213036# Germany +496971049922,,65930213036# Germany Dial by your location +49 695 050 2596 Germany +49 69 7104 9922 Germany +49 69 3807 9883 Germany +49 69 3807 9884 Germany +49 69 5050 0951 Germany +49 69 5050 0952 Germany Meeting ID: 659 3021 3036 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/c9dL5aBQO Join by SIP 65930213036@109.105.112.236 65930213036@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 659 3021 3036 Tigerstedt Christa
2021-10-06 14:30 - 16:00 Methodology (fall) Join Zoom Meeting: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62497469287 Meeting ID: 624 9746 9287 Stenius Minna
2021-10-13 14:30 - 16:00 E385 Methodology (fall) Join Zoom Meeting: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62497469287 Meeting ID: 624 9746 9287 Stenius Minna
2021-10-20 14:30 - 16:00 Methodology (fall) Join Zoom Meeting: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62497469287 Meeting ID: 624 9746 9287 Stenius Minna
2021-10-25 14:30 - 16:00 Methodology (fall) Coaching, interview design and research. Sign up in its.  Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62998440184?from=addon Meeting ID: 629 9844 0184 One tap mobile +496950500951,,62998440184# Germany +496950500952,,62998440184# Germany Dial by your location +49 69 5050 0951 Germany +49 69 5050 0952 Germany +49 695 050 2596 Germany +49 69 7104 9922 Germany +49 69 3807 9883 Germany +49 69 3807 9884 Germany Meeting ID: 629 9844 0184 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/ccFYct3xl1 Join by SIP 62998440184@109.105.112.236 62998440184@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 629 9844 0184 Tigerstedt Christa
2021-10-29 12:00 - 13:30 E385 Methodology (fall) Stenius Minna
2021-11-01 14:30 - 16:00 Methodology (fall) Coaching. Desktop research, literature study. Sign up in its.    Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64865628529?from=addon Meeting ID: 648 6562 8529 One tap mobile +496971049922,,64865628529# Germany +496938079883,,64865628529# Germany Dial by your location +49 69 7104 9922 Germany +49 69 3807 9883 Germany +49 69 3807 9884 Germany +49 69 5050 0951 Germany +49 69 5050 0952 Germany +49 695 050 2596 Germany Meeting ID: 648 6562 8529 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cbvdhGradC Join by SIP 64865628529@109.105.112.236 64865628529@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 648 6562 8529 Tigerstedt Christa
2021-11-05 12:00 - 13:30 Methodology (fall) Supervision Stenius Minna
2021-11-12 12:00 - 13:30 E385 Methodology (fall) Supervision Stenius Minna
2021-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 Methodology (fall) Online examination 1. Opens in its. 15.11 Online essay examination 1hour, 12-13 pm. INDIVIDUAL Tigerstedt Christa
2021-11-17 12:30 - 14:00 Methodology (fall) Exam (Quant) online in Itslearning Stenius Minna
2021-12-01 12:30 - 14:00 Methodology (fall) Re-exam 1 (Quant) online in Itslearning Stenius Minna
2021-12-07 16:00 - 17:00 Online examination Online examination 2, opens in its. 1h.
2021-12-13 14:15 - 15:45 D4106 Methodology (fall) Christa Tigerstedt is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69343037249?from=addon Meeting ID: 693 4303 7249 One tap mobile +496938079884,,69343037249# Germany +496950500951,,69343037249# Germany Dial by your location +49 69 3807 9884 Germany +49 69 5050 0951 Germany +49 69 5050 0952 Germany +49 695 050 2596 Germany +49 69 7104 9922 Germany +49 69 3807 9883 Germany Meeting ID: 693 4303 7249 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/ckoURn4Sj Join by SIP 69343037249@109.105.112.236 69343037249@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 693 4303 7249 Tigerstedt Christa
2021-12-15 12:30 - 14:00 Methodology (fall) Re-exam 2 (Quant) online in Itslearning Stenius Minna

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