Research Methodology and Reporting II
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLA0902 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-LT 2013 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Peltola, Mikko |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-LT-3K | 2015-09-01 – 2015-12-18 | Mikko Peltola, Ossi Koskinen | Finnish | 2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30 |
| 2 | T-LT-3M | 2015-09-01 – 2015-12-18 | Kim Skåtar, Mikko Peltola | Finnish | 2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30 |
| 3 | T-LT-3T | 2015-09-01 – 2015-12-18 | Mikko Peltola, Mika Ylinen | Finnish | 2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30 |
Learning Outcomes
The student is able to choose applicable research methods based on the research problem. He is able to design an empirical study taking the aims of the research and resources at hand into consideration. The student is able to create a measurement instrument suitable for data collection for student’s own project. The student knows central qualitative and quantitative research methods and is able to apply them in the research.
Student's Workload
Total work load 108 h.
-Lectures and exercises 40 h
-Supervised work with own research project 12 h.
-Independent work with own research project 56 h.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Research methods and reporting I.
Contents
Introduction to philosophy of science, selection of research method based on research problem, designing an empirical study, central qualitative and quantitative methods and implementation of the method in own study.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. (2009). Qualitative methods in Business Research. London: Sage.
Holopainen, M. & Pulkkinen, P. (2008). Tilastolliset menetelmät. Helsinki: WSOY.
Others materials appointed by teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises 40 h.
Supervised work with own research project 12 h.
Independent work with own research project 56 h.
Assessment Criteria
5 The student is able to choose appropriate research methods based on the research problem. He/she is able to design a logical empirical study taking the aims of the research and available resources into consideration. The student is able to develop a good, theoretically grounded measurement instrument suitable for collecting his/her own data. The student knows well the central qualitative and quantitative research methods and is able to apply them according to the needs of his/her own study.
3 The student is able to choose appropriate research methods based on the research problem. He/she is able to design an executable empirical study taking the aims of the research and available resources into consideration. The student is able to develop a theoretically grounded measurement instrument suitable for collecting his/her own data. The student knows the central qualitative and quantitative research methods and is able to apply them according to the needs of his/her own study.
1 The student is able to choose appropriate research methods based on the research problem. He/she is able to design an executable empirical study. The student is able to develop a measurement instrument related to the theoretical framework. The student knows some central qualitative and quantitative research methods and is able to apply them in his/her own study.
Assessment Methods
Method exam 30 %.
Report containing a description of choice of method for student's own research and a plan for implementation of the empirical study 70 %