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Methodology for Studies and Research

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RBP0503
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: R-TRB 2008
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 3 (2010-2011)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Martin, Elina
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
42010-08-30 – 2010-12-17Mikko PeltolaEnglish2010-08-20 – 2010-09-05

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.

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

- Finn, Mick, 2000, Tourism and leisure research methods. Harlow. Longman.
- Instructions for final thesis in Vaasa Polytechnic.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, report writing, seminars.

Assessment Methods

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


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