Research and Development Methods (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

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Onsite teaching events:

22.1.26 9.30-12.00 Kick-off and introduction to the study course. Basics of research development methods. Research ethics. / AL
29.1.26. 9.30-12.00 Qualitative methods / ML
12.2.26. 9.30-12.00 Quantitative methods / AL
12.3.26. 9.30-12.00 Development methods / ML
26.3.26. 9.30-12.00 Development methods / AL, ML
16.4.26. 9.30-12.00 Conclusive workshop / AL, ML

Objective

• you are familiar with central concepts in research, development and innovation
• you are able to solve problems innovatively and carry out networked operations in the development of social and related services
• you know how to develop the methods, work practices and service processes of client work in collaboration with other operators
• you are able to design, implement and evaluate development projects and apply research and development methods to the development of work practices
• you are able to comply with research and development ethics principles and guidelines
• you are able to evaluate the reliability and benefits of research and development

Content

´• the research and development process
• quantitative and qualitative research, research data collection and analysis methods
• development methods, materials and data
• literature review

Teaching methods

Onsite learning events and discussions
Individual learning assignments
Group learning assignments

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Study sessions and independent work.
Participation in the kick-off info is required.

In addition to passing the exam, you must have
1. Successfully completed all the assignments under the themes
2. You have completed the reflection assignment

Student workload

1. Orientation to research and development
2. Introduction to the qualitative research approach (implemented as learning assignments and reporting)
3. Introduction to the quantitative research approach (implemented through learning assignments and reporting)
4. Introduction to research, development and innovation skills (implemented through learning assignments and reporting)
5. Ethical starting points and guidelines for research and development activities (Finnish National Board on Research Integrity's guidelines for higher education institutions).

Evaluation methods and criteria

To successfully complete the course module, you must:

Successfully complete all tasks under the themes.
Complete the reflection task.
The course will be graded numerically on a scale of 0-5. The grade will be determined based on the group assignment.

Failed (0)

You have not successfully completed all the course tasks and/or passed the goup assignment

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

You have successfully completed all the course tasks and received a grade of 1-2 on the group assignment

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

You have successfully completed all the course tasks and received a grade of 3-4 on the group assignment

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

You have successfully completed all the course tasks and received a grade of 5 on the group assignment