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Nursing Research and Development II

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: SSHA0402
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: S-SH 2010T
Level: Bachelor of Health Care
Year of Study: 3 (2012-2013)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Melender, Hanna-Leena
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1S-TH-3A2012-08-27 – 2013-03-01Paula Hakala, Virpi ElomaaFinnish2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07
2S-TH-3B2012-08-27 – 2013-06-07Paula Hakala, Virpi ElomaaFinnish2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07
3S-SH-3A2012-10-29 – 2013-02-22Pirjo Peltomäki, Virpi ElomaaFinnish2012-10-08 – 2012-11-30
4S-SH-3B2012-10-29 – 2013-02-22Pirjo Peltomäki, Virpi ElomaaFinnish2012-10-08 – 2012-11-30
5S-SH-3CK2013-01-07 – 2013-04-26Paula Hakala, Virpi ElomaaFinnish2012-12-07 – 2013-01-07

Learning Outcomes

The student is able to apply the most common data analysis methods. The student is able to report study results/development work results orally and in writing.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 41 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Prerequisites: Nursing Research and Development I, Communication in Nursing

Contents

Data analysis methods (qualitative and quantitative, includes also the basics of statistical methods). Writing a research report or a development work report. Reporting study results or development work results orally in different occasions and in writing on different publication forums.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Ernvall, R. & Ernvall, S. 2002 Tilastollisia menetelmiä sosiaali- ja terveysalalle. Helsinki: WSOY.
Kankkunen, P. & Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. 2009. Tutkimus hoitotieteessä. Helsinki: WSOYpro.
Other additional material that will be pointed out at the beginning of the study unit.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures 28 h, excercises 10 h, examinations 3 h.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1: The student is able to
- name some of the methods for qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- report study results/results of a development work, and prepare a study report/development work report, and present it orally

Grade 3: The student is able to
- describe some of the methods for qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- report study results/results of a development work with a good written communication style, partly with a critical and analytical approach, and prepare a working study report/development work report and its oral presentation

Grade 5: The student is able to
- describe the key methods for qualitative and quantitative data analysis and apply them
- report study results/results of a development work with a good written communication style, with a critical and analytic approach, and prepare a study report/development work report and its oral presentation producing a functional and coherent report

Assessment Methods

Examinations 100%. Numeric grading 0-5.


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