Research Methods
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SH00BC38 |
| Curriculum: | SH 2021K |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2024) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Puska, Anne |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2024
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3004 | SH2021V-23K | 2024-01-01 – 2024-04-28 | Miro Koskenranta | Finnish | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
| 3008 | SH2021-23CK, SH2021-23DK | 2024-01-01 – 2024-04-28 | Anne Puska, Miro Koskenranta | Finnish | 2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12 |
| 3009 | SH2022-3A | 2024-08-01 – 2024-10-31 | Anne Puska | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
| 3010 | SH2022-3B | 2024-08-01 – 2024-10-31 | Virpi Välimaa | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
| 3011 | SH2022-23CK, SH2022-23DK | 2024-08-01 – 2024-12-20 | Anne Puska | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
| 3012 | SA2022-3A | 2024-08-01 – 2024-12-20 | Ahti Nyman, Anne Puska | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
| 3013 | SA2022-3B | 2024-08-01 – 2024-12-20 | Ahti Nyman, Anne Puska | Finnish | 2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13 |
Learning Outcomes
(a) Qualitative research
The student is able to apply the most common data collection and analysis methods
The student is able to improve the reliability and ethics of research and development work
The student is able to report the results of research and development work in writing
(b) Quantitative research
The student is able to apply the most common statistical data collection and analysis methods
Can use SPSS for the most common statistical analyzes
The student is able to improve the reliability and ethics of research and development work
The student is able to report the results of research and development work in writing
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course are 107 hours of which scheduled studies are 44 hours and autonomous studies are 63 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Tutkimus- ja kehittämistyön lähtökohdat 3 cr.
Contents
(a) Qualitative research
Basic principles of qualitative research
Data collection methods
Data analysis
Reportage
(b) Quantitative research
Fundamentals of quantitative research
Basics of the SPSS statistical program
Data collection methods
Data analysis
Reportage
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Kankkunen, P. & Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. 2015. Tutkimus hoitotieteessä. 3. uud. p. Helsinki: WSOYpro.
Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15–16. uud. painos. Helsinki. Tammi.
Kylmä, J. & Juvakka, T. 2007. Laadullinen terveystutkimus. Edita.
Kyngäs, H. & Vanhanen, L. 1999. Sisällön analyysi. Hoitotiede. 11, 1, 3-11.
Vilkka, H. Tutki ja mittaa. Määrällisen tutkimuksen perusteet. Viitattu 30.1.2021. https://trepo.tuni.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/98723/Tutki-ja-mittaa_2007.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Opinnäytetyöohje ja mallipohja. Viitattu 30.1.2021. http://www.puv.fi/fi/study/opintoihin_osallistuminen/opinnaytetyo/
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group discussions, independent work under the guidance of a teacher, use of SPSS in a computer class.
Assessment Criteria
Qualitative research section: Content analysis of qualitative research - written assignment
Level 5: the student knows how
- is able to report the results of qualitative research excellently in accordance with the task schedule.
Level 3: the student knows how
- report the results of the qualitative research well within the agreed timeframe, largely in accordance with the terms of reference.
Level 1: the student knows how
- report the results of the qualitative study to your satisfaction in accordance with the terms of reference agreed.
If this section is not completed by the return date, the student can complete the section by participating in a re-examination. Ko. the exam is a book exam.
Quantitative research section:
An exam that consists of a moodlet and a task. There are statements in the Moodlet exam and the answer options are true / false. After the Moodlet exam, there is an exam task. The total points form the grade of the exam.
Score 0-5.
Assessment Methods
a) Qualitative research:
- assigment.
b) Quantitative research:
exam and assignment.