Competence of Research Methods in RehabilitationLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student can describe the steps of the research development process and compare different research and development methods. The student knows the basics of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis and can assess the factors affecting the reliability of different methods. The student is able to apply research ethics principles in rehabilitation research and development and is familiar with the principles of open science.

Sisältö

Stages of the research process; different research strategies and their application in the rehabilitation field; quantitative, qualitative, functional research, case study; collection and analysis of qualitative data (data classification and content analysis) collection and analysis of quantitative data (univariate methods, distributions, indicators); assessment of research reliability; research ethics; principles of open science and research.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student describes terminology concerning research and development methods correctly but narrowly. The student describes research approaches and methods by using reliable sources appropriately. The student has satisfactory knowledge about qualitative and quantitative data collection and data analysis. The student is familiar with the recommendations concerning research ethics.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The student uses terminology concerning research and development methods fluently. The student compares different research approaches and methods by using reliable critically chosen sources. The student has versatile knowledge about qualitative and quantitative data collection and data analysis. The student utilizes the recommendations concerning research ethics with expertise.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student uses the terminology concerning research and development methods extensively and with expertise. The student analyses and compares different research approaches and methods and justifies their views in an expert way by using reliable, high-level sources which are critically chosen. The student has comprehensive knowledge about qualitative and quantitative data collection and data analysis. The student acts in a responsible and proactive manner regarding research ethics.