Development Oriented MethodologyLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be familiar with the fundamentals of development oriented research, the key methods and the requirements for the Bachelor's Thesis. The student will be familiar with the key processes and methods of development and will be able to apply them systematically. The student will know systematic data collecting and analysing methods. The student will be familiar with requirements for the Bachelor's Thesis.

Content

- Information search, methods of information search, concept of information
- Source-critical search and use of information
- Proactive approach
- Development oriented research process and methods
- User based and user generated development
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Case study and constructive research
- Interview and questionnaire techniques, observation methods
- Peer analysis, grounded analysis and other means for data analysis
- Quality requirements for the Bachelor's Thesis

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has a basic command on basic methods of development oriented research and some key methods. He/she can use at least one key method of development oriented methods and analyse the collected data. The student understands the quality requirements for the Bachelor's Thesis.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows principles and methods of development oriented research and can apply them to fill his/her practical needs. The student knows methodological possibilities of development oriented research and can prepare a plan for final thesis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows well the principles and methods of development oriented research and can apply and analyse them to fill practical needs. The student has a deep understanding of the methodological possibilities of development oriented research. The student understands the quality requirements of the Bachelor's Thesis and can prepare an excellent plan for the thesis.