Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures on campus, assignments, independent studying and two midterm exams.

Timing and attendance

Lectures on week 2-15 according to timetable

Attending the first lecture is compulsory: course information and instructions are given.

1st midterm exam on week 8 according to the timetable
2nd midterm exam on week 16 according to the timetable

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecture material given by the teachers in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Re-exam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Lectures and Moodle

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Lectures
Assignments
Independent studying
1st and 2nd midterm exams

Contents

Research path: research process and basic concepts.

Features of quantitative research. Nature of qualitative research method and its 'sub-methods', e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis, and case-study. Collecting the empirical data. How to analyse the empirical data. Content of the research report.

Features of quantitative research. Basic statistical concepts. Sampling. Measurement. Descriptive analysis: transformations, tables, graphs. Numerical descriptive measures: measures of central tendency, variation and shape. Statistical relationships: linear correlation, cross tabs and chi-square test.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

First year studies completed or respective skills and knowledge

Assessment criteria

Two written midterm exams

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures on Lahti campus

Qualitative methods: Sanna Kokkonen
Quantitative methods: Simo Jaakkola

Timing and attendance

Lecture Attendance Policy:
Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures.
Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.
Punctuality:
Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done on Moodle at the beginning of each class by using the Moodle Attendance tool.
Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.

Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted.

The first lecture will be on week 3.

Qualitative methods will be lectured in the classroom during weeks 3-11.
The rest of the course concentrates on quantitative methods.

NB! Changes to the division of lectures between the qualitative and quantitative methods may be possible!

Learning material and recommended literature

Quantitative research methods: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle.

Qualitative research methods: Materials in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

To be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course. Recognition of prior learning is possible.

Exam retakes

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Learning environment

Lectures and Moodle

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 20 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 46

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 20 hours
independent studying 46 hours

Exam 2 hours. The qualitative part of the exam will be either oral or written, the quantitative part exam will be written.

Contents

Methods and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research.

Qualitative research methods:
Concepts related to research. Research path. Special features of qualitative research. Different qualitative research methods. Acquisition of data. Data analysis. Content of a research report.

Assessment criteria

Quantitative methods: Exam, 50 % of the credit
Qualitative methods: Exam, 50 % of the credit

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures on Lahti campus, online lectures and assignments

Qualitative methods: Sanna Kokkonen
Quantitative methods: Simo Jaakkola

Timing and attendance

The first lecture will be on week 36. Attending to the lectures is recommended.

Qualitative methods will be lectured in the classroom during weeks 36-42.
The rest of the course concentrates on quantitative methods.

NB! Changes to the division of lectures between the qualitative and quantitative methods may be possible!

Learning material and recommended literature

Quantitative research methods: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle.

Qualitative research methods: Materials in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

To be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course. Recognition of prior learning is possible.

Exam retakes

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Learning environment

Lectures and Moodle

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 10 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 56

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 12 hours
independent studying 54 hours

Exam 3 hours. The qualitative part of the exam will be either oral or written, the quantitative part exam will be written.

Contents

Methods and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research.

Qualitative research methods:
Concepts related to research. Research path. Special features of qualitative research. Different qualitative research methods (e.g. case study, discourse analysis, grounded theory). Acquisition of data (theoretical and empirical). Data analysis. Content of a research report.

Assessment criteria

Quantitative methods: Exam, 50 % of the credit
Qualitative methods: Exam, 50 % of the credit

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures on campus, assignments, and independent studying.

Timing and attendance

Lectures on week 36-48 according to timetable

Exam on week 49 according to the timetable

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecture material given by the teachers in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Course exam on week 49 according to the timetable.
Re-exam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Lectures and Moodle

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

lectures
assignments
independent studying

Exam 3 hours

Contents

Research path: research process and basic concepts.


Features of quantitative research. Basic statistical concepts. Sampling. Measurement. Descriptive analysis: transformations, tables, graphs. Numerical descriptive measures: measures of central tendency, variation and shape. Statistical relationships: linear correlation, cross tabs.


Features of quantitative research. Nature of qualitative research method and its 'sub-methods', e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis, and case-study. Collecting the empirical data. How to analyse the empirical data. Content of the research report.

Assessment criteria

Written exam

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures on campus, assignments, and independent studying.

Timing and attendance

Quantitative research methods: weeks 3 - 11

Qualitative research methods: weeks 12-16

Exam on week 17 according to the timetable

Learning material and recommended literature

Lecture material given by the teachers in Moodle.

Exam retakes

Course exam on week 17 according to the timetable.
Re-exam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Lectures and Moodle

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

lectures
assignments
independent studying

Exam 3 hours

Contents

Quantitative research methods:
Quantitative research process. Basic statistical concepts. Sampling. Measurement. Descriptive analysis: transformations, tables, graphs. Numerical descriptive measures: measures of central tendency, variation and shape. Statistical relationships: correlation, cross tabs. One sample tests. Repeated measurements, analysis of changes. Comparing groups.

Qualitative research methods:
Basic concepts in qualitative research process. Nature of qualitative research method and its 'sub-methods', e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis, and case-study. Collecting the empirical data. How to analyse the empirical data. Content of the research report.

Assessment criteria

Written exam

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures on the campus, online lectures and assignments

Qualitative methods: Sanna Kokkonen
Quantitative methods: Lecturer name to be given later

Timing and attendance

The first lecture will be on 10th January 2023. Attending to the lectures is recommended.

Qualitative methods will be lectured in the classroom during weeks 2-11.
Week 12 will be reserved for working with the assignments,
The rest of the course concentrates on quantitative methods.
The last session will be on 2nd May 2023.

NB! Changes to the division of lectures between the qualitative and quantitative methods may be possible!

Learning material and recommended literature

Quantitative research methods: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle.

Qualitative research methods: Materials in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Alternative completion methods

To be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course. Recognition of prior learning is possible.

Exam retakes

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Learning environment

Lectures and Moodle

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 28 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 38

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 12 hours
independent studying (incl. practicing analysing research process) 54 hours

Exam 3 hours

Contents

Methods and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research.

Qualitative research methods:
Concepts related to research. Research path. Special features of qualitative research. Different qualitative research methods (e.g. case study, discourse analysis, grounded theory). Acquisition of data (theoretical and empirical). Data analysis. Content of a research report.

Assessment criteria

Quantitative methods: Exam, 50 % of the credit
Qualitative methods: Assignments, 50 % of the credit

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online lectures and assignments

Timing and attendance

The first online lecture is 11.10.2022. Five sessions in total. Attending lectures recommended.

Learning material and recommended literature

Quantitative research methods part: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle.

Qualitative research methods part: Material available in the Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Exam retakes

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Learning environment

Lectures and Moodle

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 28 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 38

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 12 hours
independent studying (incl. practicing analysing research process) 54 hours

Exam 3 hours

Contents

Methods and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research.

Assessment criteria

Exam

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Implementation and methods of teaching

Quantitative research methods part: Contact lessons on campus, data analysis assignments

Qualitative research methods part: Lectures on the campus, independent studying.

Timing and attendance

Quantitative research methods part:5.9. - 21.10.2022 (weeks 36-42)

Qualitative research methods part: 31.10. - 9.12.2022 (weeks 44-49)

Exam on week 50 according to the timetable

Learning material and recommended literature

Quantitative research methods part: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle.

Qualitative research methods part: Material available in the Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Exam retakes

Course exam on week 50 according to the timetable.
Re-exam dates announced at the beginning of the course.

Learning environment

Lectures and Moodle

Student time use and work load

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 28 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 38

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 12 hours
independent studying (incl. practicing analysing research process) 54 hours

Exam 3 hours

Contents

Quantitative research methods part:
Quantitative research process (quantitative research process). Basic statistical concepts. Sampling. Measurement. Descriptive analysis: transformations, tables, graphs. Numerical descriptive measures: measures of central tendency, variation and shape. Statistical relationships: correlation, cross tabs. One sample tests. Repeated measurements, analysis of changes. Comparing groups.

Qualitative research methods part:
Basic concepts and research path (qualitative research process). Nature of qualitative research method and its 'sub-methods', e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis, and case-study. Collecting the empirical data. How to analyse the empirical data. Content of the research report. Assignment.

Assessment criteria

Exam

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.