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Methodology for Studies and Research

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RHP0503
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: R-HR 2006
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 3 (2008-2009)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Sabel, Thomas
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
32008-10-27 – 2009-03-07Antti Honkanen, Thomas SabelFinnish2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02
42008-10-27 – 2009-05-02Thomas SabelFinnish2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02

Learning Outcomes

The student will acquire the basic methodology for seeking and analyzing specialized information for writing essays and reports and conducting surveys and research projects typical of bachelor degree level. The student is able to evaluate the validity and reliability of results.

Student's Workload

81h out of which
40h lectures and classes and
41h autonomous studies

Contents

Information search and criteria for scientific knowledge. Definition of a research problem. Strategies in research: experiments, survey and case studies. Qualitative and quantitative research methods. Planning of personal project for the final thesis.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

- Hirsjärvi, S. Remes, P. Sajavaara P. 2004. Tutki ja kirjoita. Tammi. Helsinki.
- Hirsjärvi, S, 1998. Teemahaastattelu. Yliopistopaino. Helsinki.
- Instructions for final thesis in Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, report writing, seminars.

Assessment Criteria

1 the student understands some basics about research

3 the student understands well the basics about research and can apply learned issues in practice

5 the student understands excellent the basics about research and can to a great extent apply the learned issues in practice

Assessment Methods

Assignments in information seeking and analysing research reports (50%). Active participation in seminars, a small-scale report of the final thesis (50%). Numeric scale (0-5).


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