Research Methods and Statistics
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLA0905 |
| Type: | Compulsory |
| Curriculum: | LT 2015 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2016-2017) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Ranta, Mikko |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2016-2017
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-LT-2K | 2017-01-09 – 2017-04-29 | Mikko Ranta, Mika Ylinen | Finnish | 2016-12-12 – 2017-01-16 |
| 2 | T-LT-2M, T-LT-2O | 2017-01-09 – 2017-04-29 | Kim Skåtar, Mikko Ranta | Finnish | 2016-12-12 – 2017-01-16 |
| 3 | T-LT-2T | 2017-01-09 – 2017-04-29 | Mikko Ranta, Mika Ylinen | Finnish | 2016-12-12 – 2017-01-16 |
Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2018-2019.
Learning Outcomes
The student masters the different phases of a scientific research project or development project. The student is able to examine phenomenon connected to his/own field both theoretically and practically. He/she understands the role of theoretical framework as a part of a research or development project. The student is able to choose a relevant and feasible research subject and formulate the research problem and questions. The student is able to search, choose and use relevant references and indicate them properly in the text. The student takes principles of research ethics into consideration. The student knows the basics of scientific reporting and can use language planning tools.
Student's Workload
Work load totally 81 h
-lectures and exercises 39 h
-seminar 6 h
-independent studies 36 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites.
Contents
Introduction to the philosophy of science, choosing thesis topic, defining research problem. Basics of statics, mean, standard deviation.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Named by theacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises, seminars.
Assessment Criteria
Written seminar report (containing research subject, problem and question ) 10 %
test of research methodolgy 20 %
Test in Statistics 70 %
Assessment Methods
5 The student has chosen a relevant seminar subject and formulated a clear and concise research problem and question. The student has treated his/her subject very variedly, deeply and critically, using relevant scientific references of high quality. The student masters scientific writing excellently. The student is able to critically evaluate his/her own and others’ scientific texts in the areas of language use, structure, formulation of research problem and theoretical framework.
3 The student has chosen a relevant seminar subject and formulated a clear research problem and question. The student has treated his/her subject variedly and critically, using relevant references of high quality. The student is able to critically evaluate his/her own and others’ scientific texts in the areas of language use, structure, formulation of research problem and theoretical framework.
1 The student has chosen a relevant seminar subject and formulated a research problem and question. The student has treated his/her subject using relevant references. The student is able to examine his/her own and others’ scientific texts in the areas of language use, structure, formulation of research problem and theoretical framework.