Introduction to Research and Development (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Objective

The student is able to - identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking - define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research - present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure) - explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work - give examples of the meaning of research ethics

Content

- scientific and everyday thinking - general research ethics - central research methods - basic concepts and structure of research - states of research process and report - research&development approach to work

Materials

- Hirsjärvi, Remes & Sajavaara 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. Kirjayhtymä Kananen, J. (2008). Kvali: Kvalitatiivisen tutkimuksen teoria ja käytänteet. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu, liiketalous : Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulun kirjasto [jakaja]. Heikkilä, T. (2014). Tilastollinen tutkimus (9. uudistettu painos.). Edita. Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T., & Ritalahti, J. (2009). Kehittämistyön menetelmät: Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. WSOYpro. Other material provided by the teacher during the course.

Teaching methods

The course can be completed in its entirety online. The course consists of 5-6 online assignment modules, which are done independently using the source material provided in accordance with the assignment-specific instructions found in Moodle.

Student workload

2 x 26,7h = 53 h

Evaluation methods and criteria

The course consists of 5-6 online assignments, which are done independently according to the task-specific instructions found in Moodle. The assignments must all be successfully completed in order to complete the course.

Qualifications

No prerequisites