Research Methods (G0112), 5 op

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 Study unit                            Research Methods (G0112), 5.0
 Implementation                        SWG1211: 1/2012-2013 (27.08.2012 - 21.12.2012)
 Type                                  DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL IDENTITIES (G016)
 Groups                                Primary: SWG11SN Others :
 Involved in the project
 Lecturers                             Salin Ossi, Pötzsch Tobias
 Number of participants                Minimum: Maximum:
 Enrolment period                      21.05.2012 08:00 - 03.06.2012
 Main timing for implementation
 Applicabililty                        For exchange students: Yes For elective studies: Yes Open UAS student:
                                       Yes Suitable for virtual UAS: No

 Teachers                              Pötzsch Tobias (Other teacher), Salin Ossi (Other teacher)
 Campus                                Laurea Otaniemi
 Main location for implementation
 Implementation method                 Optima realization/student group, Other method of implementation,
                                       Project/venture/R&D Language: English Virtuality: 0 cr Integration of R&D: 0 cr
 Implementation class
 Focus areas
 Evaluation at the latest              21.01.2013 Storing of graded material ends.: 21.12.2013
 Exam days                             Re-exams: 29.11.2012, 17.01.2013, 21.02.2013

 Having completed the study unit the
 student is able to                    ·     acquire information necessary for the research process critically from various
                                       sources
                                       ·     identify the differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches
                                       ·     use various methods of data gathering and analysis
                                       ·     read and report on research data and findings

 Previous studies                      Introduction to Learning Strategies and Research 5 CR.
 Learning objectives                   KEY QUESTIONS How do research methods support my professional growth? What
                                       are the foundations of qualitative and quantitative research? How can these methods be
                                       applied in practice? Part: Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics (2 cr):
                                       During the study course students will become familiar with basics of quantitative
                                       research and statistics and learn to apply quantitative data collection and analysing
                                       methods in research. Student
                                       ●       comprehends the nature and possibilities of quantitative research
                                       ●       will be capable to apply quantitative research methods and statistics in
                                               research
                                       ●       will learn to plan questionary and basics of data analysing
 Contents                              Research Methods examines the fundamental principles and applications of different
                                       qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. It further develops a student’s
                                       ability to use statistical methods in data analysis and allows him/her to plan and
                                       implement their own small research project The students demonstrates competence by
                                       comprehending and distinguishing different qualitative and quantitative research
                                       methodologies. S/he further becomes capable in using statistical methods in analyzing
                                       quantitative and qualitative data. Part: Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics:
                                       ●       basics of quantitative research and statistics
                                       ●       quantitative research planning
                                       ●       questionary planning, data collection, data analysis
                                       ●       basics of SPSS


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 Study material                           Course syllabus to be distributed during first session Quantitative Research
                                          Litterature: Punch, Keith F. Survey Research. The basics. Punch, Keith F.
                                          Introduction to social research. Quantitative and qualitative approaches. Punch,
                                          Keith F. Developing Effective Research Proposals.
 Tutoring and communication               Tutoring in small and larger class groups as well as through OPTIMA and e-mail
 Evaluation criteria and methods          small research project, essay, Attendance quantitative research: attendance,
                                          participation, exam

Learning events
 Date             o'clock/at h     Subject          Content                                   Status           Teachers
 19.09.2012       8.30-11.45       Orientation,
                                   basic
                                   concepts,
                                   research
                                   process
 27.09.2012       12.30-15.45      Questionnaire
                                   planning
 10.10.2012       12.30-15.45      Descriptive
                                   statistics,
                                   scales
 12.10.2012       8.30-11.45
 26.10.2012       12.30-14.00      basics of spss                                             it-class room
 12.11.2012                        Exam (notice     New exam day arrangements will be
                                   2.10.            agreed with students on orientation day
                                   cancelled)




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