Research Work I
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSAA0901 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2012V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2014) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Nyman, Ahti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2014
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | S-SA-2A | 2014-01-07 – 2014-05-30 | Ahti Nyman, Mikko Ranta | Finnish | 2013-12-09 – 2014-03-14 |
| 7 | S-SA-2B | 2014-01-07 – 2014-05-30 | Ahti Nyman, Mikko Ranta | Finnish | 2013-12-09 – 2014-03-14 |
| 8 | S-SA-2VK | 2014-01-07 – 2014-05-30 | Ahti Nyman, Mikko Ranta | Finnish | 2013-12-09 – 2014-03-14 |
Learning Outcomes
The characteristics of every day life information processing and scientific thinking, scientific research as a channel for producing and mediating information, evaluation of information usability, basic abilities to start a thesis. Mastering the mathematical methods that are needed in statistical research.
Student's Workload
Contact hours and web study 56 h, independent study and exercises 56 h. The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Contents
Rules of processing everyday life information, science and non-science, philosophy of science, scientific research, qualitative research, quantitative research, validity, research plan, percentage calculation, progression, functions and equations. Mathematical methods in excel.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Lectures, web material, articles.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, web studies, articles, exercises and independent study
Assessment Criteria
5
Making a research plan independently.
Describing the features of scientific thinking with examples
Knows how to apply the mathematical methods discussed in the course
3-4
Making a research plan
Describing the features of scientific thinking
Knows how to use the mathematical methods discussed in the course
1-2
Making a research plan with guidance
Understanding scientific thinking
Have the basic information of the mathematical methods discussed in the course
Assessment Methods
Numeric evaluation.