Methods for Research and DevelopmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to
- describe the principles of the research process and research-based development work
- describe the methods of data acquisition and analysis applied in development work and the working methods
- justify the methods and working methods used in the development work
- critically evaluate the studies carried out by different methods
- understand the importance of condensed research in developing and implementing consistent practices
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of research and development
- share the basic concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics

Content

Research process and research-based development work
Searching and critical reading of research data
Qualitative and quantitative methods for obtaining and analyzing information and applying them to research and development
• Case-control studies
• Cross-sectional studies
• Cohort studies (prospective and retrospective)
Functional working methods of development work
Condensed research data (eg recommendations) and its use in evidence-based activities
Ethical principles of research and development
Epidemiology:
• incidence and incidence
• odds ratio
• relative risk
• health indexes
Screening concepts
• sensitivity and specificity
• predictive value
• yield
Key epidemiological studies
Morbidity and mortality

Qualifications

No

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources - argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project