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 for you to understand
methods for collecting
qualitative or quantitative data for different
types
of degree projects.
In addition, you will master the basics of
processing and interpreting the results
using your chosen methodology.

Learning outcomes

knowledge and understanding:
- be able to explain different quantitative and
qualitative research methods and explain
relevant
concepts of these methods

Skills and abilities:
- have the ability to plan a thesis
based on the elements of the research process

Judgement and approach:
- have the ability to discuss and evaluate
different
research methods
- be able to evaluate and argue for
different research ethical positions
- be able to apply a critical approach
in reviewing research reports
- have the ability to critically review and
evaluate
own and other students' project plans

Course contents

Quantitative and qualitative research methods
with a focus on the field of health care
Data collection methods
Analytical methods
Conclusions and discussion

Workshops
quizzes
Written assignments

Recommended or required reading

Learning materials are found on
the learning platform itslearning.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 20 hours
  • Small-group work - 60 hours
  • Individual studies - 55 hours

Workload

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

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Found on the learning platform itslearning.

Teacher

Eronen Lotta

Examiner

Eronen Lotta

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

See learning platform Itslearning

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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