The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
4
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
In this unit you will deepen the following
competences:
Research, development and innovation competences
SDG's in focus:
#4: Quality education
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study unit:
You can describe the research process. (Knowledge)
You are familiar with the different traditions of
knowledge
creation in different scientific/interdisciplinary
fields.
(Knowledge)
You can identify needs for development, be able to
delimit a
theme and formulate a purpose and questions for
your learning
project. (Skills)
You can describe different research methods for
collecting data
and processing data. (Knowledge)
You can discuss and consider the professional and
research ethics
principles that apply to learning tests.
(Approach)
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.
During the study unit you will learn:
- To contribute and critically engage with
developments in your field, supported by
general and advanced knowledge in your field.
- To be able to critically explain, discuss and
assess and argue for theories, key
concepts, methods and principles.
- To be able to solve even complex problems in
your
profession and learn to share your learning
experiences.
- To be able to share knowledge and experience
with
others regarding
information literacy, validate knowledge and
argue the difference between data, information and
knowledge; - the ability to follow, discuss and
promote
research ethics principles.
The aim of the study unit is to present and
discuss
different types of qualitative and quantitative
methods, their
background, aim and use.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Third year students.
The minimum requirement to complete this study
unit is 105
ECTS (credits from work placements are not
included) and
at
least 30 credits in your major subject have to be
completed.
Previous course names
AB‑2‑051 Methodology
Additional information
The content and the schedules will be discussed in
detail during the first sessions. Qualitative
methods : Christa Tigerstedt, Quantitative methods
: New teacher.
It is mandatory to attend the first session on 9.9.
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 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
- Donner Henrica
- Tigerstedt Christa
Examiner
Tigerstedt Christa
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended