Research and Development MethodsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
· to search and utilize scientific literature
· to identify and describe the main research and development approaches and analysis methods
· to choose and apply an appropriate methodology for his/her work
· to evaluate the validation of the research and development
· to write a scientific report
· to understand the significance of research data

Content

The emphasis on content may vary depending on implementation and field of study:
· Introduction to research including ethics
· Literature search and review
· Developing a research plan
· Research Ethics and Research Integrity
· Survey research methods
· Data analysis, statistical methods
· Research presentation