Methodology for Studies and Research
| Rakennetyyppi: | Opintojakso |
|---|---|
| Koodi: | RBP0503 |
| Tyyppi: | Pakollinen / Perusopinnot |
| OPS: | R-TRB 2008 |
| Taso: | Restonomi (AMK) |
| Opiskeluvuosi: | 3 (2010-2011) |
| Laajuus: | 3 op |
| Vastuuopettaja: | Martin, Elina |
| Opetuskieli: | Englanti |
Toteutukset lukuvuonna 2010-2011
| Tot. | Opiskeluaika | Opettaja(t) | Kieli | Ilmoittautuminen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 30.8.2010 – 17.12.2010 | Mikko Peltola | Englanti | 20.8.2010 – 5.9.2010 |
Osaamistavoitteet
The student will acquire the basic methodology for seeking and analyzing specialized information for writing essays and reports and conducting surveys and research projects typical of bachelor degree level. The student is able to evaluate the validity and reliability of results.
Sisältö
Information search and criteria for scientific knowledge. Definition of a research problem. Strategies in research: experiments, survey and case studies. Qualitative and quantitative research methods. Planning of personal project for the final thesis.
Opiskelumateriaali
- Finn, Mick, 2000, Tourism and leisure research methods. Harlow. Longman.
- Instructions for final thesis in Vaasa Polytechnic.
Opetusmuoto / Opetusmenetelmät
Lectures, report writing, seminars.
Arviointimenetelmät
Assignments in information seeking and analysing research reports. Active participation in seminars, a small-scale report of the final thesis. Numeric scale (0-5).