The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
  • 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

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 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 in

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

Workshop 17.2
quizzes
Written assignment

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

3 quizes
workshop
written exam

Teacher

  • Eronen Lotta
  • Gray Pamela

Examiner

Eronen Lotta

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (33 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

The course starts 17.1 with a workshop at Diak
campus.
7.2 Arcada campus lecture
8.2 online drop in at zoom
17.2 workshop at Arcada campus

Course enrolment period

2022-12-26 to 2023-01-22

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-01-17 09:00 - 16:00 DIAK Advanced Research Methodology Workshop: Orientation to literature search, databases, research questions and search words at Diak Eronen Lotta
2023-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 A409 Advanced Research Methodology Analyzing and discussion Eronen Lotta
2023-02-08 09:00 - 11:00 Advanced Research Methodology Drop in on Zoom  Lotta Eronen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65078711054?from=addon Meeting ID: 650 7871 1054 Join by SIP 65078711054@109.105.112.236 65078711054@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 650 7871 1054 Eronen Lotta
2023-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 Study guidance session https://diak-fi.zoom.us/j/68158233031?pwd=ZFZXWDF3NWVEUVRjWVBlQWFGSXVTUT09. Åkermarck Erica
2023-02-17 09:00 - 16:00 A409 Advanced Research Methodology Thesis forum info & workshop advanced research methodology kvanti ja kvali- artikkelipaja Eronen Lotta

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