Research Methods and Applied Sciences
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
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| Code: | TLA0906 |
| Curriculum: | TK 2024 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Rajala, Päivi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
A student is able to examine phenomena related to his own field theoretically and practically. The student understands the role of the theoretical background as a part of the research or development process. Based on the research problem the student knows how to choose usable research methods, theory and can plan empirical research taking into account the goals of the research and the available resources.
The student knows how to choose a data collection method suitable for the collection of research data. The student knows the main qualitative and quantitative research methods and knows how to apply methods in the research of his own field. The student knows how to search for and select sources relevant to the theory of the research and mark source references and bibliography appropriately in the text. The student takes into account research ethics principles and knows the basic principles of scientific reporting.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
Lectures and exercises 24 h
Independent work 57 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Research methods and statistics / Statistics
Contents
Research process
Research methods
Research statement and research questions
Theory and source
Data acquisition and analysis methods
Philosophy of science and research ethics
Research plan
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. (2007). Tutki ja kirjoita. Tammi.
Other material named by teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and assignments
Assessment Criteria
Research plan and Exercises
Assessment Methods
Evaluation criteria
5 A student is able to choose appropriate research methods based on the research problem. The student is able to plan an empirical research taking into account the objectives of the research and the available resources. The student is able to choose a theory and data collection method suitable for his research. The student knows the research methods excellently and knows how to apply them.
3 The student is able to choose appropriate research methods based on the research problem. The student is able to plan an empirical research taking into account the objectives of the study and the available resources. The student is able to choose a theory and data collection method suitable for his research. The student knows well research methods and how to apply them.
1 / Passed The student knows how to choose appropriate research methods and knows how to choose a theory and data collection method suitable for his research.