Research Methods and Applied Sciences
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLA0909 |
| Type: | Compulsory |
| Curriculum: | LT 2014 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Koskinen, Ossi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-LT-3K | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-31 | Margit Mannila, Päivi Rajala | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-11-06 |
| 2 | T-LT-3M | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-31 | Kim Skåtar | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-11-06 |
| 3 | T-LT-3T | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-31 | Mika Ylinen | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-11-06 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is able to choose applicable research methods based on the research problem. He is able to design an empirical study taking the aims of the research and resources at hand into consideration. The student is able to create a measurement instrument suitable for data collection for student’s own project. The student knows central qualitative and quantitative research methods and is able to apply them in the research.
Student's Workload
Lectureres 52 h.
Workshops 12 h.
Individual assignments 44 h.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Research methods and statistics
Contents
Introduction to philosophy of science, selection of research method based on research problem, designing an empirical study, central qualitative and quantitative methods and implementation of the method in own study.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. (2009). Qualitative methods in Business Research. London: Sage.
Holopainen, M. & Pulkkinen, P. (2008). Tilastolliset menetelmät. Helsinki: WSOY.
Other material named by teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectureres 52 h.
Workshops 12 h.
Individual assignments 44 h.
Assessment Criteria
Report containing a description of choice of method for student's own research and a plan for implementation of the empirical study 70 %
report presentation 10 %
acting as opponent 10 %
participation to the seminars 10 %
Assessment Methods
5 The student is able to choose appropriate research methods based on the research problem. He/she is able to design a logical empirical study taking the aims of the research and available resources into consideration. The student is able to develop a good, theoretically grounded measurement instrument suitable for collecting his/her own data. The student knows well the central qualitative and quantitative research methods and is able to apply them according to the needs of his/her own study.
3 The student is able to choose appropriate research methods based on the research problem. He/she is able to design an executable empirical study taking the aims of the research and available resources into consideration. The student is able to develop a theoretically grounded measurement instrument suitable for collecting his/her own data. The student knows the central qualitative and quantitative research methods and is able to apply them according to the needs of his/her own study.
1 The student is able to choose appropriate research methods based on the research problem. He/she is able to design an executable empirical study. The student is able to develop a measurement instrument related to the theoretical framework. The student knows some central qualitative and quantitative research methods and is able to apply them in his/her own study.