The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2019-08-01 to 2019-10-27)
  • 3 (2020-01-01 to 2020-03-22)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

Second

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

10 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is that the student have a
deepened knowledge of different quantitative and
qualitative methods in the research process. Know
the science philosophy, theory and ethics. The
student show ability to independently plan a
research design based on scientific methods.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to plan and accomplish a scientific study with a quantitative and/or a qualitative approach.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A bachelor degree and at least two years work
experience gained after completing the higher
education degree

Study activities

  • Lectures - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 0 hours
  • Individual studies - 210 hours
  • Seminars - 50 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 270 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Virtual self studies

Assessment methods

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Active and regular participation during the
online-meetings (at least 70%).
Quizes are evaluated as failed/approved
Four group tasks which are evaluated/graded as 1-
5.Course grade is counted y the mean of all four group tasks.

Teacher

  • Arola Annikki
  • Jeglinsky-Kankainen Ira
  • Rosengren Åsa
  • Paakkonen Heikki
  • Piippo Jukka

Examiner

Jeglinsky-Kankainen Ira

Group size

No limit (20 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

Kursen går under vårterminen 2020.
Kursen öppnas på itslearning den 6.februari.
De första två veckorna består av självständigt arbete som avslutas med en quiz.
Se närmare tidtabell på itslearning.

Course enrolment period

2019-08-18 to 2019-12-31

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Other assignments

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